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MG MG4 Urban vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Hyundai Inster?

MG MG4 Urban vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hyundai Inster

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Inster is marginally cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the MG MG4 Urban costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Inster is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 Urban offers slightly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 46 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG4 Urban offers clearly more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 Urban is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 Urban delivers considerably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 103 Nm more.

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.

Seats: MG MG4 Urban offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Inster is barely lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers significantly more boot space – 479 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries markedly more – 450 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 Urban is far ahead overall 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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HL
12 Jun 2026, 07:14:37

Practical car with a fresh look and plenty of choices when it comes to equipment. For us it came down to a Ford and a Hyundai. In my experience the Ford Puma e felt a bit bumpier and the Inster is calmer, partly thanks to the long wheelbase. That the Ford doesn’t have a heat pump is a miss. The Inster’s coffee-break alert gets on your nerves almost immediately and apparently can’t be switched off. Hyundai blames EU rules, but there must be a solution? This misses the mark!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
20,900 - 26,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 kg
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Hyundai
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

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

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