Volkswagen ID.3 Pure 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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany China, Indonesia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.4 5

Range and Efficiency

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…).

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Range (WLTP) 241 mi 217 mi
Range (GCC) 205 mi 185 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 51 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 50.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.4 kWh/100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.94 mi/kWh 3.64 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 87 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 145 kW 87 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.7 3.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 184 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.9 s 7.4 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.3 3.2

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…).

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Length 167.9 in 168.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.5 in 81.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.2 in 72.3 in
Height 61.6 in 59.2 in
Wheelbase 109.1 in 106.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats 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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Volkswagen ID.3 Pure MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3940 lb 3770 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 13.6 ft3 12.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 44.7 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 4.5
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