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MG Marvel R vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG Marvel R or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

MG Marvel R vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the MG Marvel R costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,820 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG Marvel R is marginally more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Marvel R offers visibly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 139 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R delivers clearly more torque with 665 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 420 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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 478 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG Marvel R is far ahead overall 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

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
357 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,674 mm
Length
-
Width
1,919 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
453 - 478 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
MG
Brand
Nissan
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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