GAC Aion UT vs MG MG4 Urban

The GAC Aion UT starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $35,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the GAC Aion UT and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion UT packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the MG MG4 Urban.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the GAC Aion UT misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion UT stands out with V2L that you will not find on the MG MG4 Urban. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion UT and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

The GAC Aion UT uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a single speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The GAC Aion UT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion UT is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 60kWh (GAC Aion UT) vs 42.8kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 325km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (GAC Aion UT) vs 82kW (MG MG4 Urban).

The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 125mm shorter than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 256L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion UT) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.