MG Marvel R EV vs Subaru Outback
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the MG Marvel R EV and the Subaru Outback as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG Marvel R EV
2WD 70 kWh variant
- SRP
- ₱2,588,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱45,052
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Outback
2.5 i-Touring EyeSight variant
- SRP
- ₱2,580,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,897
How they differ
- The Subaru Outback is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,580,000, which is ₱8,888 (0%) below the MG Marvel R EV at ₱2,588,888.
- On installment at our default terms, the Outback is estimated at ₱44,897 a month against ₱45,052 for the Marvel R EV, a difference of ₱155 a month.
- The Marvel R EV has more torque (310 Nm against 245 Nm for the Outback).
- The Outback is the longer vehicle (4,870 mm against 4,674 mm for the Marvel R EV).
- The Outback sits higher off the ground (213 mm against 134 mm for the Marvel R EV).
- They differ in powertrain: the Marvel R EV has a battery-electric powertrain, the Outback a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MG Marvel R EV2WD 70 kWh, ₱2,588,888 | Subaru Outback2.5 i-Touring EyeSight, ₱2,580,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | n/a | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 186.3 PS | 188 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5800 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 3,400-4,600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 13.7 km/L |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 72.2 kWh | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 402 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | WLTP | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 137 kW | n/a |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 120 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 0 to 80% in 40 minutes | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 2-speed automatic | Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | RWD | Symmetrical AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4674 mm | 4870 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1919 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1618 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2804 mm | 2745 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 133.9 mm | 213 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 1776 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 522 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 235/45 R19 | 225/60R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | 19-inch | 18" aluminium alloy (dark grey) |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and brake override |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | EyeSight 4.0 with EyeSight Assist Monitor, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi-view Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 19.4-inch touchscreen, 9-speaker Bose audio | 11.6" HD touchscreen, 11 Harman Kardon speakers with subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3-inch digital cluster | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Nappa leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, Dual Mode X-MODE, cross-bar roof rails |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.