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MG MG4
Reference variant
MG4 Premium Extended Range (MY26)
Current
Available from February 2026
Vehicle data sourceMG MG4 vs Volkswagen ID.3
Compare the selected reference variants, then check the specifications, family prices and other versions below.
Reference variant
ID.3 Neo 79 kWh (MY27)
Current
Available from April 2026
Vehicle data sourceData updated 17 July 2026. Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Key differences
These differences apply to the reference variants above. Missing values and ties are omitted; the figures do not establish an overall winner.
Estimated range
Volkswagen ID.3 has 55 km more estimated range.
- MG MG4
- 435 km
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 490 km
Estimated 10–80% DC time
Volkswagen ID.3 has an estimated 10–80% charging time 14 minutes shorter.
- MG MG4
- 39 min
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 25 min
Efficiency
Volkswagen ID.3 uses 10 Wh/km less in the stored estimate.
- MG MG4
- 171 Wh/km
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 161 Wh/km
Cargo volume
The reference variant of MG MG4 lists 3 L more cargo space.
- MG MG4
- 388 L
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 385 L
Charging time is estimated from usable battery energy and typical DC power. Temperature, charger limits and the charging curve can change a real session.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
MG MG4
85
/100
Smart Score verdict
Volkswagen ID.3 leads
14-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Volkswagen ID.3
99
/100
| Score category | A · MG4 | B · ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 89/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 62/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 94/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 87/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 80/100 | 100/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model MG MG4 | B Reference model Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 435 km | 490 km Better |
| Useable battery | 74.4 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency | 171 Wh/km | 161 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 444 km | 549 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 80 kW | 135 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 39.0 min | 25.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | Yes Better |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 388 L Better | 385 L |
| Curb weight | 1,830 kg | 1,966 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes Better | No |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s Better | 7.1 s |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 500 kg Better | 0 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | Yes Better |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | Not available | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
These are family starting prices and may belong to a different trim than the reference variants above.
| Market | A MG MG4 | B Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €24,990 | From €33,995 |
| Country Netherlands | From €25,950 | From €32,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £23,495 | From £30,000 (estimate) Estimated price |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
MG MG4 trims
-
MG4 Premium Extended Range (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 435 km*
- Battery
- 74.4 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
MG4 Premium Long Range (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 61.7 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
MG4 XPOWER (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 325 km*
- Battery
- 61.7 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
MG4 Urban Premium Long Range (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 320 km*
- Battery
- 52.8 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
MG4 Urban Comfort Long Range (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 320 km*
- Battery
- 52.8 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
MG4 Urban Standard Range (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 255 km*
- Battery
- 41.9 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
MG4 Electric 77 kWh (MY23-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 74.4 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
MG4 Electric 64 kWh (MY22-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 61.7 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
MG4 Electric XPOWER (MY23-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 320 km*
- Battery
- 61.7 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
MG4 Electric 51 kWh (MY22-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Range
- 300 km*
- Battery
- 50.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Volkswagen ID.3 trims
-
ID.3 Neo 79 kWh (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 490 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Neo 58 kWh (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Neo 50 kWh (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 50 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S (MY26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 475 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 GTX (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 GTX Performance (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S - 5 Seats
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S - 4 Seats
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro S
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2024
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 1st
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pro
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pure (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 325 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pure Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 275 km*
- Battery
- 45 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
ID.3 Pure Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2021
- Range
- 275 km*
- Battery
- 45 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
MG4 vs ID.3 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: MG MG4 or Volkswagen ID.3?
MG MG4 has an estimated 435 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen ID.3 has 490 km. These figures refer to the selected reference trims; weather and driving speed change actual range.
Which charges faster: MG MG4 or Volkswagen ID.3?
MG MG4 is listed at 80 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen ID.3 at 135 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which should I choose: MG MG4 or Volkswagen ID.3?
Start with the differences that matter for your trips: range and charging for long journeys, efficiency for energy costs, and seats and cargo for everyday use. The Smart Score is relative to this pair, not a road test or a universal recommendation.
Do the prices match the reference trims?
The price table shows the lowest recorded current or upcoming price in each model family, by market. It may refer to a different trim from the headline specifications. No local price is inferred when a market is missing.