MG MG4 Urban vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on standard features per $10,000: 5.5 per $10,000 on RRP (18 of 19 standard) for the MG MG4 Urban; 3.4 per $10,000 on RRP (19 of 19 standard) for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per km of range: $81 per km of range on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban; $145 per km of range on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per kw: $280 per kW on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban; $349 per kW on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per litre of boot: $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban; $120 per litre of boot on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the MG MG4 Urban at 5 stars (2025) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the MG MG4 Urban and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, 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. Airbag count is 7 in the MG MG4 Urban and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

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 MG MG4 Urban features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 Urban stands out with V2L and ambient lighting: features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

Drivetrain

The MG MG4 Urban uses a Electric producing 118kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (MG MG4 Urban) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 405km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (MG MG4 Urban) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 200mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 382L in the MG MG4 Urban and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 84L advantage.

The Nissan ARIYA turns in a 11.5 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 MG MG4 Urban costs about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $833 a year (18.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $108 a year less for the MG MG4 Urban.

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: 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban) and 5 years / unlimited km* (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (MG MG4 Urban), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $55,840), the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($725 a year against $833).

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 118kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 382L).

The Verdict

MG MG4 Urban scores higher, 76 vs 73

The MG MG4 Urban scores 76 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 16 points), value (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 10 points), practicality (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG MG4 Urban costs about $108 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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