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MG Marvel R vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG Marvel R or VW Transporter Bus?

MG Marvel R vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

MG Marvel R

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly 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.

MG Marvel R is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,201 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG Marvel R is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG Marvel R offers slightly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 78 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG Marvel R is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG Marvel R delivers clearly more torque with 665 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Marvel R

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG Marvel R is moderately lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,609 L more than the MG Marvel R.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 478 kg. That’s a difference of about 665 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 43,700 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
370 - 402 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
66.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,810 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
357 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,674 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,919 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,396 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
453 - 478 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 288 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
410 - 665 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 - 212 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
MG
Brand
VW
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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