MG4 XPower vs Abarth 500e: Battle of the Hot Hatches

author: FutureCar Staff    

In our latest video, Rory Reid puts two electric hot hatches to the test to find out how the two compare to each other and against their traditional, non-electric counterparts.

The first hot hatch on the cards is the Abarth 500e. This cute two-door hot hatch is generally intended for city driving. It features 18-inch wheels, sporty exteriors, and is priced at £38,500. With a range of about 155 miles on a single charge and a 38 kWh battery that takes about 35 minutes to charge from zero to 80%, the Abarth 500e proves to be a fun car with excellent handling.

On the other hand, the MG4 XPower is a four-door hot hatch priced at £36,500. It is an affordable, electric family car that focuses on value. While it may look like a regular hatchback, the MG4 XPower stands out with its fantastic design and range of interesting color combinations. Unlike a Tesla, it even comes with active vents to keep the battery cool. The car offers a spacious interior with a 363-liter boot, underfloor storage, and folding rear seats. Although it lacks air conditioning for the backseats, the British weather may not require it often. With a range of 239 miles and a 62 kWh battery pack, the MG4 XPower impresses with its 435 horsepower and modern tech.

Now that you're familiar with the two contestants, let's watch the video and find out how they compare against each of these criteria: Performance, Charging range. These two hot hatches offer a lot of different things, so let us know what your thoughts are on them.

Keep reading: Are hot hatches faster than supercars? Looking to buy a hot hatch? Browse from thousands of new and used hot hatches on Auto Trader.

FutureCar Staff