MG4 Standard vs Toyota Yaris Hybrid: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)
Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 1, 2026, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid stays the cheaper car to own — about €29,225 vs €34,523 for the MG4 Standard, a €5,298 difference over 5 years.
Ireland SEAI grant: up to €3,500 off a new BEV, plus VRT relief (price-capped). Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: SEAI.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandToyota Yaris Hybrid · €29,225 total · €5,298 less than the MG4 Standard
MG4 Standard vs Toyota Yaris Hybrid — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · MG4 Standard | Hybrid · Toyota Yaris Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €19,217 (56%) | €11,998 (41%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,293 (12%) | €6,176 (21%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€515) | — |
| Maintenance | €1,748 (5%) | €2,978 (10%) |
| Insurance | €3,400 (10%) | €3,075 (11%) |
| Financing interest | €5,265 (15%) | €3,949 (14%) |
| Registration & fees | €600 (2%) | €1,050 (4%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €34,523 | €29,225 |
When does the MG4 Standard win?
The MG4 Standard pulls ahead of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid if you keep it longer than 12 years. Cheaper home charging flips it sooner.
MG4 Standard vs Toyota Yaris Hybrid, side by side
Electric
MG4 Standard
- 5-yr total cost
- €34,523
- Cost / month
- €575
- Cost / km
- €0.46
- Starting price
- €30,995
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 15.5 kWh/100km
Hybrid
Lower 5-yr cost
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
- 5-yr total cost
- €29,225
- Cost / month
- €487
- Cost / km
- €0.39
- Starting price
- €23,995
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Efficiency
- 4.5 L/100km
- Ireland electricity
- 25.00c/kWh CRU/SEAI
- Petrol (Ireland)
- €1.83/L AA Ireland
FAQ
Is the MG4 Standard or the Toyota Yaris Hybrid cheaper to own over 5 years in Ireland?
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid stays the cheaper car to own — about €29,225 vs €34,523 for the MG4 Standard, a €5,298 difference over 5 years.
When does the MG4 Standard become cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Hybrid?
The MG4 Standard pulls ahead of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid if you keep it longer than 12 years. Cheaper home charging flips it sooner.
How much more does the MG4 Standard cost to buy than the Toyota Yaris Hybrid?
The MG4 Standard starts at €30,995 — €7,000 more than the Toyota Yaris Hybrid (€23,995). Over 5 years the ownership gap is €5,298 in favour of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid.
Which costs less per km — the MG4 Standard or the Toyota Yaris Hybrid?
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid: €0.39 vs €0.46 per km all-in (€487 vs €575 per month).