2026 GAC GS5 1.5T GL vs 2026 MG RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
GAC GS5 vs MG RX8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceGAC GS5: AED 97,125MG RX8: AED 98,000GAC GS5 is AED 875 cheaper (1%).
- PowerGAC GS5: 169 hpMG RX8: 220 hpMG RX8 makes 51 hp more.
- TorqueGAC GS5: 265 NmMG RX8: 360 NmMG RX8 makes 95 Nm more.
- Fuel economyGAC GS5: 14.3 km/LMG RX8: 10.1 km/LGAC GS5 goes 4.2 km further per litre.
- LengthGAC GS5: 4695 mmMG RX8: 4923 mmMG RX8 is 228 mm longer.
- SeatingGAC GS5: 5 SeaterMG RX8: 7 SeaterGAC GS5 seats 5 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: GAC GS5 or MG RX8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: GAC GS5 is AED 875 cheaper (1%). MG RX8 makes 51 hp more. GAC GS5 goes 4.2 km further per litre. GAC GS5 seats 5 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
GAC
GS5 1.5T GL
AED 97,125*
MG
RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
AED 98,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1500
169
265
Petrol
4.0
2000
220
360
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1500
2000
Power (hp)
169
220
Peak Torque (Nm)
265
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
14.3
70
10.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.3
10.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9
190
9.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
9
9.1
Top Speed (km/h)
190
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
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Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4695
1885
1700
2710
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-
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5
4923
1930
1840
2850
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255/60R18
255/60R18
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4695
4923
Width (mm)
1885
1930
Height (mm)
1700
1840
Wheelbase (mm)
2710
2850
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
255/60R18
Rear Tyres
-
255/60R18
Cargo Space (L)
-
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist