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MG4 EV vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimPremium Long RangeChange trim280 mi · 64 kWh · £29,995
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, MG MG4 EV leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG4 EV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 MG MG4 EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMG
MG
7.2
Toyota
5.5
Motorway RangeToyota
MG
3.5
Toyota
4
FamilyMG
MG
7.4
Toyota
4.5
ChargingMG
MG
7.4
Toyota
2.2
Cost Per MileToyota
MG
2.3
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
MG
6.7
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
MG4 EV
Premium Long Range
- 67 miles more WLTP range
- 78 litres more boot space
- 101 kW faster rapid charging
- 34 kW more power
- 2.1s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 280 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 388 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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MG4 EV
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
MG4 EV4,287mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-2mm
Width
MG4 EV1,836mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-36mm
Height
MG4 EV1,516mm-119mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,287 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,836 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm (better) | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,516 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 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 388 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1164 L (better) | 566 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 500 kg | 750 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
MG4 EV
- 280 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 154 kW, faster than 95% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  MG4 EV Premium Long Range |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.29m | 4.29m-2mm |
| Width | 1.84m | 1.80m-36mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.06m+5mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.64m+119mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.71m | 2.70m-5mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 180mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 388L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1164L (better) | 566L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,765kg | 1,720kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 500kg | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 280 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 154kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 280 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 181 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 154 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 176 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 61.7 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 140 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
MG4 EV
Premium Long Range
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MG MG4 EV Premium Long Range
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users75%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
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 EVPremium Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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MG4 EV
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
MG4 EV
- £18,4992026Car360View
- £24,4902026Cars2View
- £21,9902026Cars2View
Toyota Urban Cruiser
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG MG4 EV worth the extra £1,500 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The MG MG4 EV costs £1,500 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 67 miles more WLTP range, 101 kW faster peak rapid charging and 78 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MG MG4 EV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MG MG4 EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £1,500 cheaper to buy. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £192 for the MG MG4 EV, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £1,660 cheaper overall. 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 181 miles for the MG MG4 EV and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - 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 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MG MG4 EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the MG MG4 EV and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. 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. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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