MG Marvel R vs Renault Captur – Which car suits you better?

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.

Renault Captur has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the MG Marvel R costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 20143 £.

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 MG Marvel R has a significantly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG Marvel R performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R pulls significantly stronger with 665 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 395 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 Renault Captur is distinctly lighter – 1293 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Captur offers a bit more room – 422 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG Marvel R performs barely noticeable better – up to 1396 L, which is about 33 L more than the Renault Captur.

When it comes to payload, MG Marvel R barely noticeable takes the win – 478 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG Marvel R proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG Marvel R is the better all-rounder in this comparison.