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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or MG MG4 Urban?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG4 Urban

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG4 Urban is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,622 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 264 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

MG4 Urban

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers considerably more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 490 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG4 Urban is clearly lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers somewhat more boot space – 479 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries very slightly more – 450 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Hyundai IONIQ 6
MG MG4 Urban

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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