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MG MG4 Urban vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or VW ID.Polo?

MG MG4 Urban vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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VW ID.Polo

  • markedly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG4 Urban is very slightly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW ID.Polo costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers marginally more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 38 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

ID.Polo

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 VW ID.Polo offers markedly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

ID.Polo

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, MG MG4 Urban is marginally lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers barely more boot space – 479 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries very slightly more – 450 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo 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
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
444 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
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 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
MG
Brand
VW
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

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

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