CUPRA Born vs MG MG4 EV
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CUPRABorn | MGMG4 EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2021 | September 2022 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 187–322 bhp | 188–429 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 5.6–8 s | 3.8–7.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99–124 mph | – |
| Engine or motors | Single rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW), 231 PS (170 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW, VZ with APP550 drive); bhp converted from CUPRA's PS figures | Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 140 kW (Premium Long Range) or 180 kW (Premium Extended Range); XPOWER: two motors, 320 kW (435 PS); bhp converted from MG's kW figures |
| Torque | 545 Nm (VZ) | 350 Nm (77 kWh), 600 Nm (XPOWER), per MG Europe |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on XPOWER |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 300–392 miles (better) | 251–338 miles |
| Battery | 58–79 kWh (better) | 64–77 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 105–183 kW (better) | 140–144 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined: 297–300 miles (58 kWh), 385–389 miles (79 kWh 231 PS), 389–392 miles (VZ) | WLTP combined 280 miles (Premium Long Range), 338 miles (Premium Extended Range), 251 miles (XPOWER). 0–62 mph figures are MG's 0–100 km/h times; MG Europe gives top speeds of 180 km/h (77 kWh) and 200 km/h (XPOWER) |
| Charging | 58 kWh LFP (61 kWh gross) or 79 kWh NMC (84 kWh gross); DC 10–80% in 26 minutes at 105 kW (58 kWh) or 29 minutes at 183 kW (79 kWh); 11 kW AC 0–100% in 6 h 30 min or 8 h 30 min | 10–80% in 25 minutes on a 150 kW charger (64 kWh Premium Long Range) or 40 minutes (77 kWh Premium Extended Range), per MG UK; MG Europe lists peak DC of 144 kW (77 kWh NCM) and 140 kW (XPOWER, 64 kWh NCM), with 7 kW AC |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 142.5–143.9 Wh/km (58 kWh), 144.4–145.7 Wh/km (79 kWh 231 PS), 142.6 Wh/km (VZ) | – |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km at the tailpipe | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 385 litres | 388 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,336 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Weight | From 1,899 kg | – |
| Boot | 385 litres | 388 litres, 1,164 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | Bike rack towing hook optional | 500 kg braked or unbraked (MG Europe) |
| Size | 4,336 mm long, 1,809 mm wide, 1,543 mm high; 10.5 m turning circle; kerb weight with driver 1,899 kg (58 kWh), 1,964 kg (79 kWh), 2,004 kg (VZ) | 4,287 mm long, 1,836 mm wide, 1,516 mm high; 2,705 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,755 kg (77 kWh) or 1,810 kg (XPOWER) per MG Europe |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.9-inch touchscreen; augmented-reality head-up display available; Sennheiser AMBEO sound system | 12.8-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera |
| Warranty | 5 years or 90,000 miles (2 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles | – |
