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McLaren GT Series vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or Kia Sportage?

McLaren GT Series vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

Sportage

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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 347 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 Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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 Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is only slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
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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 Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
270 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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