Compare performance (8 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or McLaren Super Series Roadster?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 267,437 £.
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 Super Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 742 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 760 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Rocks Electric offers very slightly more boot space – 63 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.
The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Price
274,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 mm
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Width
2,161 mm
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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
142 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 HP
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Power HP
750 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
40 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
552 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
McLaren
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