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MG Marvel R vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG Marvel R or Renault Espace?

MG Marvel R vs Renault Espace: Key differences

MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially 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

Marvel R

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Espace is barely cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the MG Marvel R costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,735 £.

Espace

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 88 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 Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG Marvel R is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

Marvel R

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is only slightly lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers substantially more boot space – 692 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 828 L more than the MG Marvel R.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries somewhat more – 581 kg compared to 478 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 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

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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4.1 (3 Reviews)
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18 Nov 2025, 10:34:15

A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 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
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
357 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
4,674 mm
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,919 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
453 - 478 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
MG
Brand
Renault
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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