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MG MG4 Urban vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Citroen C3?

MG MG4 Urban vs Citroen C3: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly 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

MG4 Urban

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the MG MG4 Urban costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,458 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG4 Urban is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 Urban offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 91 km more than the Citroen C3.

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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 Urban offers clearly more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 Urban is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 Urban delivers moderately more torque with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

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, Citroen C3 is slightly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries very slightly more – 450 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 Urban stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,400
MG4 Urban

MG MG4 Urban

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 160 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 - 416 km
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Reviews MG MG4 Urban

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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BobbyDazzler
4 Jun 2026, 14:01:59

A fine car which is great value for money. Getting over 5 m/Kwh and the acceleration is brisk. Ride is smooth and inner space exceptional. In good weather you will probably get the claimed 251 miles range

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
MG
Brand
Citroen
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 Urban is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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