Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 Pure vs MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) has a starting price of €40335, compared to the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...), which starts at €33653.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €40335 | €33653 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €26290 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 364 km | 340 km |
| Range (GCC) | 315 km | 289 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 49 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 47.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.5 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.06 km/kWh | 6.14 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 120 kW.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 145 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 3.9 |
Performance
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.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 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 | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9 s | 8 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4584 mm | 4476 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2094 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1634 mm | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2771 mm | 2730 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (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 (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1975 kg | 2080 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 543 l | 453 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1575 l | 1441 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
