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Volvo XC40 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Maserati Quattroporte?

Volvo XC40 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

Maserati Quattroporte

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

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

XC40

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.

Volvo XC40 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 110,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is clearly faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 108 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is noticeably lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers a bit more boot space – 530 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries marginally more – 532 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 is far ahead 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 £36,800
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Volvo XC40
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
532 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Maserati
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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