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VW Arteon vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

VW Arteon vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 231,004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

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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 Super Series Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 430 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is somewhat lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers considerably more boot space – 590 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 532 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is far ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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McLaren Super Series Roadster

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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McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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