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VW Golf vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or MG MG4 Urban?

VW Golf vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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MG MG4 Urban

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 MG4 Urban is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,861 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 Urban offers considerably more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 273 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Golf

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf is a bit lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a narrow 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.

from £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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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
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
MG
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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