MG MG4 Urban vs Toyota Corolla Hatch

The MG MG4 Urban starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch opens at $32,110. That makes the MG MG4 Urban the more affordable entry point by $120.

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 $35,321 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 Toyota Corolla Hatch, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the MG MG4 Urban and Toyota Corolla Hatch 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 6 in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

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 7 in the Toyota Corolla Hatch. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota Corolla Hatch 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 MG MG4 Urban gets cloth/leatherette upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Hatch offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban and 2-zone in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

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 Toyota Corolla Hatch responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Corolla Hatch is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG4 Urban measures 4,395mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 20mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Hatch at 4,375mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 577L in the MG MG4 Urban and 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 360L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Corolla Hatch leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 700kg 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 MG4 Urban) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Hatch). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.