USA EV Comparison: Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 vs MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China, Indonesia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.5 5

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Range (WLTP) 260 mi 217 mi
Range (GCC) 222 mi 185 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 54 kWh 51 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 50.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 22.9 kWh/100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.37 mi/kWh 3.64 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.4 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 87 kW.

The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 87 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.5 3.9

Performance

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 115 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 154 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 199 lb-ft 184 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.8 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 104 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.1 3.2

Dimensions

The Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) has a longer body, while the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Length 172.2 in 168.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.2 in 81.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 72.3 in
Height 57.7 in 59.2 in
Wheelbase 105.3 in 106.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1102 lb, whereas the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Opel Astra Electric Gen 1 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3827 lb 3770 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.4 ft3 12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 44.8 ft3 41.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4 4.5
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