Kia EV3 vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per km of range: $109 per km of range on RRP for the Kia EV3; $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: $317 per kW on RRP for the Kia EV3; $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: $103 per litre of boot on RRP for the Kia EV3; $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 Kia EV3 and MG MG4 Urban hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Kia EV3 and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MG4 Urban, against 6 on the Kia EV3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 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 Kia EV3 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 MG MG4 Urban counters with heated front seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV3 gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Kia EV3 and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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 Kia EV3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV3 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV3) vs 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban), giving WLTP ranges of 436km and 405km.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 95mm 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 460L in the Kia EV3 and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the Kia EV3 a 78L advantage.

The Kia EV3 turns in a 10.4 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 Kia EV3 costs about $671 a year (14.9 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 $54 a year less for the Kia EV3.

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 (Kia EV3) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV3: more power (150kW against 118kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (460L against 382L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($671 a year against $725).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $47,600).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 79 vs 76

The Kia EV3 scores 79 to the MG MG4 Urban's 76 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Kia EV3 ahead by 9 points), energy efficiency (Kia EV3 ahead by 8 points), reliability (Kia EV3 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $54 less (14.9 kWh/100km against 16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 460L in the Kia EV3, 382L in the MG MG4 Urban.

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