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McLaren GT Series vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Hyundai i20?

McLaren GT Series vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Hyundai i20

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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

GT Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 156,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 GT Series offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 545 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers significantly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 458 Nm more.

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: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is markedly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers a bit more boot space – 420 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 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 £18,800
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 L/100km
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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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