BYD Atto 1 vs MG MG4
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The BYD Atto 1 starts at $23,990 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the MG MG4 at $31,990 (Drive-away). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the MG MG4 goes further: 405 km WLTP against 310 km. The MG MG4 is cheaper to run: about $3.72 per 100 km charging at home against $3.84 (estimated). Owners rate the BYD Atto 1 6.9/10 in our Owner Verdict. Owners rate the MG MG4 6.7/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $23,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $31,990 Drive-away |
| Highest price | $27,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $39,990 Drive-away |
| Best range (WLTP) | 310 km | 405 km |
| Largest battery | 43.2 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Max power | 115 kW | 110 kW |
| Max torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | Not yet verified |
| Max DC charging | 85 kW | Not yet verified |
| AC charging | 11 kW | Not yet verified |
| Energy use | 13.7 kWh/100 km | Not yet verified |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.84 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.72 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / RWD |
| Seats | 4 | Not yet verified |
| Boot space | 308 L | Not yet verified |
| Body | Hatch | Hatch |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | Not yet verified |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Most powerful: 115 kW
- Longest WLTP range: 405 km
- Cheapest to run: $3.72 per 100 km
- Biggest battery: 64 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | BYD Atto 1 | MG MG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.84 per 100 km | $3.72 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.01 per 100 km | $2.93 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $10.27 per 100 km | $9.98 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.