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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) has a starting price of €34990, compared to the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…), which starts at €41990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
Years of Production 2022-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Indonesia Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €34990 €41990
Price Europe (Used) €17900 €26990
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 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
Range (WLTP) 350 km 418 km
Range (GCC) 298 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 54 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 50.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 14.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.87 km/kWh 7.03 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 7.4

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

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 100 km/h.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 115 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 154 hp
Motor Torque 250 Nm 270 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 9.2 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 168 km/h
Performance Score 3.2 3.1

Dimensions

The MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
Length 4287 mm 4374 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2060 mm 2062 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1836 mm 1860 mm
Height 1504 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase 2705 mm 2675 mm

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 500 kg, whereas the Opel Astra Electric (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Opel Astra Electric Gen 1
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1710 kg 1736 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 363 l 352 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1177 l 1268 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 4
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