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Kia XCeed vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Kia XCeed vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 210,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 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 considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 520 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 XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is a bit lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed 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.

from £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
McLaren
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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