MG MG4 vs Toyota Corolla Hatch

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch opens at $32,110. That makes the Toyota Corolla Hatch the more affordable entry point by $5,880.

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 $35,321 respectively.

The MG MG4 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 and Toyota Corolla Hatch hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Corolla Hatch packs more ADAS features with 6 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 7 in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

The MG MG4 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch gets a 8-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 Toyota Corolla Hatch. The Toyota Corolla Hatch counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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 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 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 0.2s 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, 88mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Hatch at 4,375mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch, giving the MG MG4 a 146L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg 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 (Toyota Corolla Hatch). The MG MG4 has longer coverage.