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VW Arteon vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Maserati Grecale?

VW Arteon vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

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  • clearly more power
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Arteon is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Grecale

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 Grecale offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers markedly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Arteon

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, VW Arteon is a bit lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers very slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries moderately more – 690 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale sits just 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
VW Arteon
Maserati Grecale

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Maserati Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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VW Arteon
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
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Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
643 - 690 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
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