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MG MG4 Urban vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Vauxhall Corsa?

MG MG4 Urban vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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.

Vauxhall Corsa is very slightly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the MG MG4 Urban costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 13 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG4 Urban offers only slightly more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers noticeably more boot space – 479 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is slightly 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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Reviews MG MG4 Urban

4.8 (3 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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
MG
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

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

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