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Vauxhall Frontera vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or McLaren GT Series?

Vauxhall Frontera vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Frontera is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 154,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Frontera uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

GT Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 490 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Frontera

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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is only slightly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers only slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera 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.

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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 km
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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 118 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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