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VW Golf Variant vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

VW Golf Variant vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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

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

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 309,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 11.2 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 678 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 318 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is a bit lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers significantly more boot space – 611 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
VW Golf Variant
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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VW Golf Variant
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ferrari
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