MG MG4 vs Kia Sportage: Running Costs in Northern Territory
Data verified April 2025
The MG MG4 is modestly but genuinely cheaper than the Kia Sportage over 5 years in Northern Territory.
At 15,000 km per year in Northern Territory, you'd save around $1,106 annually by choosing the MG MG4 over the Kia Sportage. Over 5 years the total difference comes to $6,529, including the higher purchase price of the MG MG4. The MG MG4 uses $768 per year in electricity versus $2,516 in petrol for the Kia Sportage. Lower servicing costs — $600 versus $400 — also contribute to the advantage. The MG MG4 emits roughly 5,470 kg less CO₂ over the same period. Results will vary with actual electricity and petrol prices.
A real but not dramatic financial edge for the MG MG4 at this usage level.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG MG4 cheaper than the Kia Sportage over 5 years in Northern Territory?
Yes. Over 5 years at 15,000 km/yr in Northern Territory the MG MG4 costs $73,484 in total (including purchase) versus $80,013 for the Kia Sportage. A saving of $6,529.
Does the MG MG4 break even against the Kia Sportage in Northern Territory?
At 15,000 km/yr in Northern Territory the MG MG4 does not fully recover its price premium within a 5-year holding period. Higher annual km or an extended holding period would change this.
How much does it cost to charge the MG MG4 vs fuel the Kia Sportage per year in Northern Territory?
At 15,000 km/yr in Northern Territory, charging the MG MG4 costs approximately $768/yr, versus $2,516/yr in petrol for the Kia Sportage. Northern Territory's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.