MG MG4 EV vs Volkswagen ID.3
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MGMG4 EV | VolkswagenID.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2022 | July 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 188–429 bhp (better) | 168–322 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8–7.5 s (better) | 5.7–8.2 s |
| Top speed | – | 99–124 mph |
| Engine or motors | 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 | Single rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 204 PS (150 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 350 Nm (77 kWh), 600 Nm (XPOWER), per MG Europe | 310 Nm (170 PS), 265 Nm (204 PS), 545 Nm (326 PS) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on XPOWER | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 251–338 miles | 241–371 miles (better) |
| Battery | 64–77 kWh | 52–79 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 140–144 kW | 145–185 kW (better) |
| Range detail | 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) | WLTP combined: 240–241 miles (52 kWh), 268–269 miles (59 kWh), 351–352 miles (Pro S), 365–371 miles (GTX); city 312–460 miles |
| Charging | 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 | 10–80% DC in 25 min (52 kWh, 145 kW), 24 min (59 kWh, 165 kW) or 26 min (79 kWh, 185 kW); AC 7.2 kW on 52 kWh (8 h 30 min to full), 11 kW on others (6 h 30 min for 59 kWh, 8 h 30 min for 79 kWh) |
| Efficiency | – | WLTP combined: 15.2–15.3 kWh/62 miles (52 kWh), 15.4 (59 kWh), 15.6 (Pro S), 14.7 (GTX Performance) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 388 litres (better) | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,287 mm | 4,264 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,787 kg |
| Boot | 388 litres, 1,164 litres with the rear seats folded | 385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded, loaded to the roof |
| Towing | 500 kg braked or unbraked (MG Europe) | Bicycle-carrier coupling with 75 kg drawbar load optional |
| Size | 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 | 4,264 mm long, 1,809 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,070 mm with mirrors, 1,564 mm high; 2,770 mm wheelbase; 10.3 m turning circle; drag coefficient 0.263; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,787 kg (52 kWh) to 1,993 kg (GTX Performance) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.8-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera | 12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation and "Hello ID." voice control with ChatGPT; 5.3-inch driver display; augmented-reality head-up display available |
| Driver assistance | – | Travel Assist with swarm data and assisted lane changes optional; Car2X hazard warnings |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
