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MG MG4 vs Toyota Aygo comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 116 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 or Toyota Aygo?

MG MG4 vs Toyota Aygo: Key differences

MG MG4

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Aygo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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.

Toyota Aygo is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the MG MG4 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,000 £.

Aygo

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 substantially more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Aygo takes 9.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

MG4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Aygo is considerably lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 carries marginally more – 448 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 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 £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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Sal
23 Oct 2025, 20:41:36

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

Toyota Aygo

The Aygo is a cheeky city car that turns congested streets into a playground, with bold styling and sprightly manners that make parking a pleasure rather than a pain. Economical to run and surprisingly well equipped for its size, the Aygo is a smart choice for urban buyers who want personality without a premium price and a car that brings a smile to the daily commute.

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giuseppe
3 Dec 2025, 14:18:34

Great, not least because it makes excellent use of the automatic gearbox; I also found it better assembled and more refined.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 40,300 £
Price
18,800 - 24,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 - 545 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
85 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,755 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,090 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
231 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,836 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
448 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 435 HP
Power HP
116 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 600 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 320 kW
Power kW
85 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MG
Brand
Toyota
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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