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MG ZS vs VW ID.4 – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or VW ID.4?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG ZS has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 16581 £.

ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 VW ID.4 has a convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.4 performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 531 Nm difference.

ZS @ MG Motor / SAIC Motor Corporation

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, MG ZS is decisively lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers slightly more room – 543 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1575 L, which is about 118 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 a bit takes the win – 551 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
ID.4 @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km

MG ZS

5 (1)
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The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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VW ID.4

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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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MG ZS
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
18000 - 24000 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4430 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the MG ZS?

The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.