Audi Q4 e-tron vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Audi Q4 e-tron at 5 stars (2021) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q4 e-tron, against 6 on the MG MGS5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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 times

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 Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q4 e-tron uses a Electric producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed (two-stage planetary) to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q4 e-tron is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 49kWh (MG MGS5). DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 120kW (MG MGS5).

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 112mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q4 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 67L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q4 e-tron leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Audi Q4 e-tron turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Audi Q4 e-tron costs about $835 a year (17.4 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $24 a year less for the MG MGS5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q4 e-tron) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q4 e-tron: more power (210kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $835).

The Verdict

Audi Q4 e-tron scores higher, 74 vs 72

The Audi Q4 e-tron scores 74 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 23 points), safety (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 6 points), practicality (Audi Q4 e-tron ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $24 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17.4 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q4 e-tron, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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