Toyota Corolla Hatch vs MG MG4 Urban

The Toyota Corolla Hatch starts from $32,110 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 Urban opens at $31,990. 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 $35,321 and $35,189 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Toyota Corolla Hatch gets cloth upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers cloth/leatherette. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota Corolla Hatch and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

The Toyota Corolla Hatch uses a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid producing 103kW and 142Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a single speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The MG MG4 Urban has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Corolla Hatch is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

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

Boot space is 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch and 577L in the MG MG4 Urban, 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Hatch) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4 Urban). The MG MG4 Urban has longer coverage.