MG 5 2026 vs Dongfeng Shine 2026
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Dongfeng Shine — most powerful, most efficient, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Dongfeng Shine 2026 costs about 1,720 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| MG 5 2026 | Dongfeng Shine 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 50,769 SAR (846 SAR per month) | 49,049 SAR (817 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,795 SAR | 2,169 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 903 SAR – 2,256 SAR | 943 SAR – 2,358 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 25,275 SAR (56%) | 26,409 SAR (56%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 66 | 69 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 45,126 SAR – 52,785 SAR | 47,150 SAR – 53,705 SAR |
| Used market price | 37,100 – 40,200 SAR (2025) | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 118 hp | 123 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.6 km/L | 20.1 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot capacity | 401 L | 480 L |
| Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,232 kg |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Features | ||
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 200,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, MG 5 2026 or Dongfeng Shine 2026?
MG 5 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 45,126 SAR versus 47,150 SAR for Dongfeng Shine 2026 — a difference of about 2,024 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Dongfeng Shine 2026 costs roughly 2,169 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,795 SAR for MG 5 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: MG 5 2026 between 903 SAR and 2,256 SAR, and Dongfeng Shine 2026 between 943 SAR and 2,358 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Dongfeng Shine 2026 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 66/100 for MG 5 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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