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VW Caddy vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or McLaren GT Series?

VW Caddy vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

VW Caddy

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient

McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Caddy

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 147,955 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 11.4 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 considerably 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Caddy

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 Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is only slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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 £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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VW Caddy

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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the VW Caddy?

The VW Caddy is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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