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Renault R5 vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or MG MG4 Urban?

Renault R5 vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

Renault R5

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  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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MG MG4 Urban

  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

R5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG4 Urban is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 24,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 Urban offers marginally more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 11 km more than the Renault R5.

R5

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 Urban delivers only slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

R5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R5 is very slightly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries barely more – 450 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 Urban holds a solid overall lead 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.

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MG MG4 Urban

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 160 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 325 - 416 km
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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

MG MG4 Urban

The MG4 Urban is an affordable, well‑packaged electric hatchback that balances everyday practicality with a surprisingly roomy cabin and confident handling. It’s a smart choice if you want an easy-to-live-with EV that focuses on value and usable range rather than luxury frills.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,000 - 26,900 £
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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