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Kia Picanto vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Kia Picanto vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 218,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Supercar 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 Supercar Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 632 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 624 Nm more.

Picanto

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: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto holds a decisive overall lead 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 £15,100
Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
108 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
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, 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
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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