Honda Civic vs MG MG4 Urban

The Honda Civic starts from $35,900 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

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 $39,490 and $35,189 respectively.

The MG MG4 Urban qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Civic, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda Civic and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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

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

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting 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 Honda Civic gets leather upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda Civic and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

The Honda Civic uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,549mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 154mm longer 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 333L in the Honda Civic and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 244L advantage.

For towing, the Honda Civic leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.