MG MG4 vs Toyota Yaris – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Yaris has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the MG MG4 costs 30500 £. That’s a price difference of around 8691 £.

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 Toyota Yaris has a distinct edge – offering 280 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the MG MG4 takes 7.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the MG MG4 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris pulls noticeable stronger with 390 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Toyota Yaris is convincingly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1635 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG MG4 offers clearly perceptible more room – 363 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG MG4 performs clearly better – up to 1765 L, which is about 830 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 449 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

All in all, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.