Audi Q2 vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per kw: $449 per kW on RRP for the Audi Q2; $280 per kW on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per litre of boot: $122 per litre of boot on RRP for the Audi Q2; $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging and range

The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG MG4 Urban gets a 12.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio: features our data doesn't list for the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q2 gets leather upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Audi Q2 and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 118kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q2 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 187mm shorter than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the Audi Q2 a 23L advantage.

The Audi Q2 turns in a 10.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MG4 Urban's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,733 a year (5.5 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol) and electricity for the MG MG4 Urban about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity).

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Audi Q2) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q2: the bigger boot with the seats up (405L against 382L).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $49,400), more power (118kW against 110kW) and the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 71

The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the Audi Q2's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 27 points), practicality (Audi Q2 ahead by 8 points).

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