Global EV Comparison: MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pure

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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 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…), which starts at €36900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Indonesia China, Germany
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €34990 €36900
Price Europe (Used) €17900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5 5.3

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 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Range (WLTP) 350 km 388 km
Range (GCC) 298 km 330 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.87 km/kWh 6.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6.6

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 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 87 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4.7

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 0-100 km/h time.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 250 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 8.2 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.2 3.3

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 MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Length 4287 mm 4264 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2060 mm 2070 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1836 mm 1809 mm
Height 1504 mm 1564 mm
Wheelbase 2705 mm 2770 mm

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 500 kg, whereas the Volkswagen ID.3 Pure (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property MG MG4 Electric 51 kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1710 kg 1787 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 363 l 385 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1177 l 1267 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.5 4.4
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