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Vauxhall Corsa vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or MG MG4 Urban?

Vauxhall Corsa vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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MG MG4 Urban

  • very slightly more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa is barely cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the MG MG4 Urban costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers barely more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 13 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

MG4 Urban

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG4 Urban offers very slightly more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Corsa

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers visibly more boot space – 479 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa has the upper hand 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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MG MG4 Urban

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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