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Volvo EC40 vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 23,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or MG MG4 Urban?

Volvo EC40 vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG4 Urban

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG4 Urban is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,300 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,229 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG4 Urban is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 169 km more than the MG 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 Volvo EC40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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, MG MG4 Urban is considerably lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
23,300 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
MG
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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