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VW Golf vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

VW Golf vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 347,662 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 14.8 L/100km.

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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 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 497 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is visibly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the VW Golf tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 678 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 258 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers substantially more boot space – 381 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
VW Golf
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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VW Golf
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Ferrari
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