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CUPRA Tavascan vs MG MG4 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or MG MG4?

CUPRA Tavascan vs MG MG4: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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MG MG4

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tavascan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,872 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Tavascan is barely more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the MG MG4. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers barely more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 8 km more than the MG MG4.

MG4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG4 offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm more.

Tavascan

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG4 is noticeably lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,800
MG4

MG MG4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 405 - 545 km
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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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5 (2 Reviews)
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Angio
12 Jan 2026, 12:26:30

Superb

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Sal
23 Oct 2025, 20:41:36

I tried it today and found the car genuinely pleasant and comfortable to drive.

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CUPRA Tavascan
MG MG4

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Price
36,800 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Electric Range
405 - 545 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,644 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
507 - 522 kg
Payload
448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
190 - 435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
350 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
140 - 320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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