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MG4 EV (2022-2025) vs Suzuki e VITARA
Selected trimMotion 49kWhChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £26,249
At a glance
In this comparison, MG MG4 EV leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Suzuki e VITARA leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG4 EV (2022-2025) if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Suzuki e VITARA if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Suzuki e VITARA leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
MG
6.3
Suzuki
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeSuzuki
MG
2.5
Suzuki
3
FamilyMG
MG
6.8
Suzuki
4.5
ChargingMG
MG
4.6
Suzuki
3.5
Cost Per MileSuzuki
MG
2.8
Suzuki
6
City DrivingSuzuki
MG
7
Suzuki
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
- 33 kW faster rapid charging
- 21 Wh/km more efficient
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £25,995 (better) | £26,249 |
| Official range | 217 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 363 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 39 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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MG4 EV
Suzuki e VITARA
Length
MG4 EV4,287mm
Suzuki e VITARA4,275mm-12mm
Width
MG4 EV1,836mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,800mm-36mm
Height
MG4 EV1,504mm-131mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,287 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,836 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 564 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 363 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1177 L (better) | 562 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 500 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
MG4 EV
- Peak DC charging of 117 kW, faster than 85% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
- One of 34 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 2,705 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
Suzuki e VITARA
- At 4,275 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  MG4 EV SE Standard Range |  Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.29m | 4.28m-12mm |
| Width | 1.84m | 1.80m-36mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.50m | 1.64m+131mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.71m | 2.70m-5mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 363L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1177L (better) | 562L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,655kg (better) | 1,680kg |
| Towing Capacity | 500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 217 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 117kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £25,995 (better) | £26,249 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2022–2026 | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 217 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 155 miles | 162 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 39 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 117 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | 149 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 50.8 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 125 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
MG4 EV
SE Standard Range
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MG MG4 EV SE Standard Range
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users75%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | MG4 EVSE Standard Range | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 128,748 km | 160,000 km (better) |
Buying options
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MG4 EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Suzuki e VITARA
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
MG4 EV
- £16,0292025Car360View
- £15,2992025Car360View
- £11,2992023Car360View
Suzuki e VITARA
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MG MG4 EV or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The MG MG4 EV is £254 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £134 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the MG MG4 EV and Suzuki e VITARA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 155 miles for the MG MG4 EV and 162 miles for the Suzuki e VITARA - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 39-45 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MG MG4 EV or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The Suzuki e VITARA is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 36 mm narrower than the MG MG4 EV. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Suzuki e VITARA and about 564 mm of total clearance for the MG MG4 EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the MG MG4 EV or the Suzuki e VITARA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the MG MG4 EV and 90% for the Suzuki e VITARA. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. The Suzuki e VITARA has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the MG MG4 EV.
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Data accuracy
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