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Audi A1 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

Audi A1 vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 237,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Super Series Coupe

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 McLaren Super Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 543 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is somewhat lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,389 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers clearly more boot space – 335 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 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.

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A1

Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Audi A1
McLaren Super Series Coupe

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Audi A1
McLaren Super Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
McLaren
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