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Kia Picanto vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Kia Picanto vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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

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

Picanto

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.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 259,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Super Series Roadster

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 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 682 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 704 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers substantially more boot space – 255 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto 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.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Kia Picanto
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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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Kia Picanto
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
McLaren
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