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VW Arteon vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

VW Arteon vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 192,274 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati MC20 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is visibly faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 310 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.

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is barely lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers significantly more boot space – 590 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 490 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries significantly more – 569 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon stands well ahead of its rival 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
VW Arteon
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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 MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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VW Arteon
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

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