Geely EX5 vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on standard features per $10,000: 4.5 per $10,000 on RRP (19 of 19 standard) for the Geely EX5; 5.5 per $10,000 on RRP (18 of 19 standard) for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per km of range: $88 per km of range on RRP for the Geely EX5; $81 per km of range on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the Geely EX5 leads on price per kw: $262 per kW on RRP for the Geely EX5; $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: $139 per litre of boot on RRP for the Geely EX5; $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

Both the Geely EX5 and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 7 on 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 Geely EX5 and 7 in the MG MG4 Urban.

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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 MG MG4 Urban counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 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 Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 405km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 87kW (MG MG4 Urban).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 220mm longer than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 80L advantage.

The Geely EX5 turns in a 10.8 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, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $720 a year (16 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the MG MG4 Urban about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $5 a year less for the Geely EX5.

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: 7 years / unlimited km (Geely EX5) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 118kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($720 a year against $725).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $41,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (382L against 302L).

The Verdict

MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 72

The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 12 points), reliability (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 11 points), safety (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $5 less (16 kWh/100km against 16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 382L in the MG MG4 Urban.

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