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Fiat 500 vs MG Marvel R comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or MG Marvel R?

Fiat 500 vs MG Marvel R: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the MG Marvel R costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the MG Marvel R. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Marvel R offers slightly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 71 km more than the Fiat 500.

Marvel R

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG Marvel R offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R delivers significantly more torque with 665 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 445 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG Marvel R offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG Marvel R offers considerably more boot space – 357 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG Marvel R carries visibly more – 478 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG Marvel R stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Marvel R

MG Marvel R

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 288 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 370 - 402 km
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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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MG Marvel R

The MG Marvel R combines striking, futuristic styling with a surprisingly spacious, gadget-packed cabin, giving shoppers a sharply styled electric alternative that punches above its price. It may not carry luxury-badge prestige, but it delivers honest daily usability and enough charisma to tempt buyers who want electric flair without the premium tax.

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Robin Prins
21 Feb 2026, 06:26:34

Nice-handling SUV. Steers much more sharply than my previous SUV, a Lynk & Co 01. Has almost the same options as the Lynk. I wanted fully electric, though. The Marvel has a realistic range. So far it has never shown the WLTP figure of 402. But whatever it shows, it achieves. And I've experienced that very differently before (Lynk & Co 01 and Mazda MX-30). In short, a very good, comfortable EV. Downsides: abrupt steering corrections and annoying warning beeps. These can be switched off, but you have to do it every time. It's also a shame that the otherwise great navigation has no Dutch voice.

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MG Marvel R

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
357 L
Length
-
Length
4,674 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,919 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
453 - 478 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MG
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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