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VW Amarok vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or McLaren GT Series?

VW Amarok vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

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.

VW Amarok is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 132,477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 395 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 VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers barely more torque with 630 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Amarok

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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 742 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok has the upper hand 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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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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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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