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MG4 EV Urban vs VW ID.Polo
Selected trimComfort Standard RangeChange trim202 mi · 42.8 kWh · £23,495
At a glance
In this comparison, MG MG4 EV Urban leads on value for money and family practicality, while the VW ID.Polo leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG4 EV Urban if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the VW ID.Polo if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.5p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.Polo leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMG
MG
7
VW
6.3
Motorway RangeVW
MG
3.4
VW
5.1
FamilyMG
MG
9.4
VW
8.3
ChargingVW
MG
5.1
VW
6.3
Cost Per MileVW
MG
4.8
VW
9.8
City Driving
MG
7.1
VW
7.5
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £23,495 (better) | £23,945 |
| Official range | 202 miles | 204 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 577 L (better) | 441 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 28 min | 23 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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MG4 EV Urban
VW ID.Polo
Length
MG4 EV Urban4,395mm
VW ID.Polo4,053mm-342mm
Width
MG4 EV Urban1,842mm
VW ID.Polo1,816mm-26mm
Height
MG4 EV Urban1,549mm
VW ID.Polo1,530mm-19mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,842 mm | 1,816 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,139 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 558 mm spare | 584 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 577 L (better) | 441 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1240 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 Urban
- 1st-largest boot among hatchback EVs in our catalogue at 577 L.
- At 4,395 mm, longer than 95% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 2,750 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
VW ID.Polo
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  MG4 EV Urban Comfort Standard Range |  VW ID.Polo Life 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.39m | 4.05m-342mm |
| Width | 1.84m | 1.82m-26mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | Not available |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.53m-19mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.75m | 2.59m-158mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 577L (better) | 441L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1240L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,460kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 42.8kWh (better) | 37kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 202 mi | 204 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW | 90kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £23,495 (better) | £23,945 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 202 miles | 204 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 140 miles | 170 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min | 23 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW | 90 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 155 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 41.9 kWh (better) | 37 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec | Not available |
| Power | 110 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 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 Urban
Comfort Standard Range
VW ID.Polo
Life 116PS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MG MG4 EV Urban Comfort Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users85%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | MG4 EV UrbanComfort Standard Range | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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MG4 EV Urban
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VW ID.Polo
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MG4 EV Urban
- £19,9902026Cars2View
VW ID.Polo
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MG MG4 EV Urban or the VW ID.Polo?
The MG MG4 EV Urban is £450 cheaper to buy. The VW ID.Polo is cheaper to charge, roughly £120 a year versus £168 for the MG MG4 EV Urban, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £210 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 Urban and VW ID.Polo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 140 miles for the MG MG4 EV Urban and 170 miles for the VW ID.Polo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The VW ID.Polo goes roughly 30 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 23-28 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MG MG4 EV Urban or the VW ID.Polo?
The two are within 26 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 584 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.Polo and about 558 mm of total clearance for the MG MG4 EV Urban. The MG MG4 EV Urban also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .