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Kia Ceed vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Kia Ceed vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 189,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe uses 4.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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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 Supercar Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 560 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 720 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 467 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is moderately lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed is clearly superior 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.

from £23,500
Ceed

Kia Ceed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Reviews Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
104 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
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, 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
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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