CUPRA Tavascan vs MG Marvel R – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG Marvel R has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40300 £, while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5443 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the CUPRA Tavascan: with 15.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeably more efficient than the MG Marvel R with 19.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.

As for range, the CUPRA Tavascan performs clearly better – achieving up to 553 km, about 151 km more than the MG Marvel R.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Tavascan has a a touch edge – offering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG Marvel R performs hardly any better – reaching 200 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan pulls minimal stronger with 679 Nm compared to 665 Nm. That’s about 14 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the MG Marvel R is clearly lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2178 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more room – 540 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Tavascan minimal takes the win – 522 kg compared to 478 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Tavascan shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.