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VW Golf vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

VW Golf vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 205,719 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers substantially more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 110 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 Supercar Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 375 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 Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.3 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.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is a bit lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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