Lamborghini Veneno vs McLaren P1: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Lamborghini · 2013–2014
Veneno
Price from €3,570,000 (2013)
- Power
- 552 kW751 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.8 s
- Top speed
- 355 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
McLaren · 2013–2015
P1
Price from €1,070,000 (2013)
- Power
- 674 kW916 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 2.8 s
- Top speed
- 350 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,490 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Veneno 1 P1 2
- City P1 Length: 4,588 mm vs 5,020 mm; Width: 1,946 mm vs 2,075 mm
- Off-road Veneno Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
- Value P1 Price: €1,070,000 vs €3,570,000
In plain words
McLaren P1 has more power: 674 kW (916 PS) against 552 kW (751 PS) for Lamborghini Veneno. Lamborghini Veneno is 432 mm longer than McLaren P1 (5,020 mm vs 4,588 mm). On the catalog figures, the McLaren P1 is the pick for city and value; the Lamborghini Veneno is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Lamborghini Veneno yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Veneno | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 921 | S · 875 |
| Power | 100 | 97 |
| Grip | 83 | 67 |
| Handling | 79 | 75 |
| Top speed | 98 | 96 |
| Launch | 91 | 89 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Veneno6.5 · 552 kW (751 PS) 9.10 sat 307 km/h
- 2 P1P1 · hybrid · 674 kW (916 PS) 9.38 sat 297 km/h · +0.28 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Veneno | P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,020 mm197.6 in | 4,588 mm180.6 in −432 mm −17.0 in −8.6% |
| Width | 2,075 mm81.7 in | 1,946 mm76.6 in −129 mm −5.1 in −6.2% |
| Height | 1,165 mm45.9 in | 1,188 mm46.8 in +23 mm +0.9 in +2.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,670 mm105.1 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs Veneno (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Lamborghini Veneno | McLaren P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 6.5 · 552 kW (751 PS) | P1 · hybrid · 674 kW (916 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2014 | 2013–2015 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Supercar | No data |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 552 kW (751 PS) 740 hp | 674 kW (916 PS) 904 hp Better |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 355 km/h 221 mph | 350 km/h 217 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 452 kW/t 550 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | 6,500 cc 6.5 l | 3,799 cc · 8 cyl 3.8 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,020 mm 197.6 in | 4,588 mm 180.6 in |
| Width | 2,075 mm 81.7 in | 1,946 mm 76.6 in |
| Height | 1,165 mm 45.9 in | 1,188 mm 46.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,670 mm 105.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 25.0 l/100 km 9.4 mpg US | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €6,560/year estimated | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €3,570,000 (2013) | from €1,070,000 (2013) Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, 0–100 km/h.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.