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MG MG4 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 or Vauxhall Corsa?

MG MG4 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

MG MG4

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly 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

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the MG MG4 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,228 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the MG MG4. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 545 km, about 116 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

MG4

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 carries very slightly more – 448 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 is clearly superior 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 £36,800
MG4

MG MG4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 405 - 545 km
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Angio
12 Jan 2026, 12:26:30

Superb

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23 Oct 2025, 20:41:36

I tried it today and found the car genuinely pleasant and comfortable to drive.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 40,300 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
405 - 545 km
Electric Range
347 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,042 L
Payload
448 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 435 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
350 - 600 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 320 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 offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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