Hyundai Kona Electric vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on standard features per $10,000: 3.3 per $10,000 on RRP (15 of 18 standard) for the Hyundai Kona Electric; 5.2 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 18 standard) for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per km of range: $124 per km of range on RRP for the Hyundai Kona Electric; $81 per km of range on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per kw: $465 per kW on RRP for the Hyundai Kona Electric; $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: $113 per litre of boot on RRP for the Hyundai Kona Electric; $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4 stars (2023) and the MG MG4 Urban at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona Electric misses.

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 Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-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 Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with Apple CarPlay: features our data doesn't list for the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets premium cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

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 99kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 370km and 405km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 87kW (MG MG4 Urban).

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,355mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 40mm 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 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the Hyundai Kona Electric a 25L advantage.

The Hyundai Kona Electric turns in a 10.6 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 Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $666 a year (14.8 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 $59 a year less for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

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* (Hyundai Kona Electric) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona Electric: the bigger boot with the seats up (407L against 382L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($666 a year against $725).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $46,000), more power (118kW against 99kW) and the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 70

The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the Hyundai Kona Electric's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 23 points), safety (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 18 points), energy efficiency (Hyundai Kona Electric ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $59 less (14.8 kWh/100km against 16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity).

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