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Audi A1 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Audi A1 vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 254,314 £.

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

Super Series Roadster

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 McLaren Super Series Roadster offers clearly 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 Roadster 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 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A1 offers substantially more boot space – 335 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead overall 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 Roadster

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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 Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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Audi A1
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
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
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
58 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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