MG MG4 vs Honda Civic

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Civic opens at $35,900. That makes the Honda Civic the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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 $41,789 and $39,490 respectively.

The MG MG4 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Civic, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the MG MG4 and Honda Civic hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Civic packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the MG MG4.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG4 and 6 in the Honda Civic.

The MG MG4 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Honda Civic gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG4 uses a Electric producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Honda Civic responds with a Petrol making 135kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG4 measures 4,287mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 262mm shorter than the Honda Civic at 4,549mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 333L in the Honda Civic, giving the MG MG4 a 30L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg 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) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic). The MG MG4 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Civic).