Global EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance

The MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €33653. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €26930 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) 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 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).