Kia K4 vs MG MG4 Urban

The Kia K4 starts from $32,090 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 $100.

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 $35,299 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 Kia K4, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The MG MG4 Urban holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Kia K4.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 Urban packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Kia K4.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Kia K4 and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia K4 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.

Interior trim differs: the Kia K4 gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette.

The Kia K4 uses a Petrol producing 112kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 seconds.

The Kia K4 has the clear power advantage at 112kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia K4 measures 4,440mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 45mm 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 438L in the Kia K4 and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 139L advantage.

For towing, the Kia K4 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 600kg 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia K4) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.