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Toyota Corolla vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Maserati Ghibli?

Toyota Corolla vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,175 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is noticeably faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 106 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 533 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Toyota Corolla
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
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Maserati
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