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MG Marvel R vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG Marvel R or Kia Picanto?

MG Marvel R vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

MG Marvel R

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

Marvel R

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the MG Marvel R costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,200 £.

Picanto

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 68 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R delivers clearly more torque with 665 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 569 Nm more.

Marvel R

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG Marvel R offers noticeably more boot space – 357 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG Marvel R carries visibly more – 478 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG Marvel R holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Reviews MG Marvel R

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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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Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
357 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,674 mm
Length
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Width
1,919 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
453 - 478 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
MG
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the MG Marvel R have?

The MG Marvel R is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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