MG MG4 Urban vs BYD Atto 1

The MG MG4 Urban starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 1 opens at $23,990. That makes the BYD Atto 1 the more affordable entry point by $8,000.

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 $35,189 and $26,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the MG MG4 Urban and BYD Atto 1 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 3 in the BYD Atto 1.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG4 Urban and 6 in the BYD Atto 1. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Atto 1 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.

The MG MG4 Urban stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the BYD Atto 1. The BYD Atto 1 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG MG4 Urban gets cloth/leatherette upholstery while the BYD Atto 1 offers synthetic leather.

The MG MG4 Urban uses a Electric producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The BYD Atto 1 responds with a Electric making 65kW and 175Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.1 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 65kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42.8kWh (MG MG4 Urban) vs 30.1kWh (BYD Atto 1), giving WLTP ranges of 325km and 220km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (MG MG4 Urban) vs 60kW (BYD Atto 1).

The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 405mm longer than the BYD Atto 1 at 3,990mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 577L in the MG MG4 Urban and 440L in the BYD Atto 1, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 137L advantage. The MG MG4 Urban seats 5 vs 4.

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

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 1). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.