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VW Passat vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

VW Passat vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Passat

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 Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 220,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

Super Series Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 478 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 184 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more boot space – 690 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
McLaren Super Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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VW Passat
McLaren Super Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,849 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
McLaren
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