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McLaren GT Series vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Kia Picanto?

McLaren GT Series vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GT Series

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 GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 160,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

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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 GT Series offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 567 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 11.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 534 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 396 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers visibly more boot space – 420 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto is decisively ahead 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 Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 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
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,595 mm
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
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Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
50 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
Kia
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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