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VW Arteon vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Maserati Ghibli?

VW Arteon vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

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 Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 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 markedly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Ghibli is a bit faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Arteon

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, VW Arteon is visibly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries marginally more – 577 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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