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VW Arteon vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

VW Arteon vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

VW Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,719 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 Supercar Series Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 720 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Arteon

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 Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is barely lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

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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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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The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
108 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
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,913 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
Plugin Hybrid
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
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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