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SEAT Ibiza vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ibiza or McLaren GT Series?

SEAT Ibiza vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

SEAT Ibiza

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ibiza

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ibiza is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 158,872 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

GT Series

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 485 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 SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

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

Ibiza

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SEAT Ibiza offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ibiza is visibly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers a bit more boot space – 420 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ibiza 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 £16,800
Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.7 L/100km
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SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza is a cheeky, well-priced hatchback that blends sharp styling with a grown-up driving character, making it a smart choice for city commuters who still want a bit of fun. Inside it's practical and neatly finished, with sensible kit and easygoing manners that make everyday life less fussy — a car that doesn't try too hard but gets the job done with a smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 128 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
489 - 522 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SEAT
Brand
McLaren
Is the SEAT Ibiza offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Ibiza is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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