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VW Golf vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Maserati Ghibli?

VW Golf vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Ghibli offers markedly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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.

Golf

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 Golf is substantially lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is clearly superior 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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