MG MG4 Urban vs Volkswagen Polo

The MG MG4 Urban starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Polo opens at $30,790. That makes the Volkswagen Polo the more affordable entry point by $1,200.

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 $33,869 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 Volkswagen Polo, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the MG MG4 Urban and Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo.

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 Volkswagen Polo. The MG MG4 Urban adds a 360-degree camera that the Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo counters with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. 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 Volkswagen Polo offers cloth.

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 seconds.

The Volkswagen Polo responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 Urban is 1.4s 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, 315mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo at 4,080mm (2,564mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the MG MG4 Urban and 351L in the Volkswagen Polo, giving the MG MG4 Urban a 129L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen Polo 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 MG4 Urban) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Polo). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.