Compare performance (508 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or McLaren Super Series Roadster?
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.
Kia EV9 is considerably cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 219,694 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more boot space – 333 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.
The Kia EV9 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.
The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
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Price
274,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
6 - 7
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
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Width
2,161 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Payload
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Power HP
750 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Power kW
552 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
McLaren
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