Head to head

Renault 4 E-Tech vs MG MGS5 EV

A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Renault 4 E-Tech electric car

Renault 4 E-Tech

From £26,995 · 215 miles

Read the Renault 4 E-Tech review

Car B

MG MGS5 EV electric car

MG MGS5 EV

From £28,500 · 255 miles

Read the MG MGS5 EV review

The verdict

The MG MGS5 EV offers more range — 255 miles WLTP against 215, a gap of about 40 miles between charges. The MG MGS5 EV is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 453 litres and 5 seats versus 420 litres and 5 in the Renault 4 E-Tech. On price the Renault 4 E-Tech starts about £1,505 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the MG MGS5 EV at 6.3s.

On the measured specifications below, the Renault 4 E-Tech leads in 1 area and the MG MGS5 EV in 4.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Renault 4 E-Tech£26,995
MG MGS5 EV£28,500

Range (WLTP)

Renault 4 E-Tech215 miles
MG MGS5 EV255 miles

Battery

Renault 4 E-Tech52 kWh
MG MGS5 EV64 kWh

Body type

Renault 4 E-TechSUV
MG MGS5 EVSUV

Seats

Renault 4 E-Tech5
MG MGS5 EV5

Boot space

Renault 4 E-Tech420 litres
MG MGS5 EV453 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Renault 4 E-Tech8.2s
MG MGS5 EV6.3s

Standout feature

Renault 4 E-TechRetro-modern small SUV at a keen price
MG MGS5 EVRoomy electric SUV that undercuts everything premium

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Renault 4 E-Tech19/100
MG MGS5 EV41/100

Price

Renault 4 E-Tech90/100
MG MGS5 EV87/100

Family space

Renault 4 E-Tech32/100
MG MGS5 EV42/100

Performance

Renault 4 E-Tech15/100
MG MGS5 EV52/100

Tech

Renault 4 E-Tech34/100
MG MGS5 EV15/100

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