MG MG3 vs MG MG4 Urban

The MG MG3 starts from $20,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. That makes the MG MG3 the more affordable entry point by $11,000.

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 $23,089 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 MG MG3, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The MG MG4 Urban holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the MG MG3.

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 MG MG3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG3 and 6 in the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the MG MG3 misses.

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

The MG MG3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG MG3 gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette.

The MG MG3 uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 142Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 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 9.6 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG3 measures 4,113mm long on a 2,570mm wheelbase, 282mm 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 293L in the MG MG3 and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 284L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG3 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG3) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). Both match on warranty length.