MG MG4 vs Toyota Camry: Running Costs in Tasmania
Data verified April 2025
The MG MG4 is modestly but genuinely cheaper than the Toyota Camry over 5 years in Tasmania.
At 15,000 km per year in Tasmania, you'd save around $203 annually by choosing the MG MG4 over the Toyota Camry. Over 5 years the total difference comes to $6,016, including the higher purchase price of the MG MG4. The MG MG4 uses $756 per year in electricity versus $1,292 in petrol for the Toyota Camry. Lower servicing costs — $600 versus $350 — also contribute to the advantage. The MG MG4 emits roughly 6,658 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 Toyota Camry over 5 years in Tasmania?
Yes. Over 5 years at 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania the MG MG4 costs $73,327 in total (including purchase) versus $79,343 for the Toyota Camry. A saving of $6,016.
Does the MG MG4 break even against the Toyota Camry in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania 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 Toyota Camry per year in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania, charging the MG MG4 costs approximately $756/yr, versus $1,292/yr in petrol for the Toyota Camry. Tasmania's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.