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VW Golf vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

VW Golf vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • 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

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 207,274 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 MC20 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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.

Golf

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 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers significantly more boot space – 381 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries significantly more – 508 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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
VW Golf
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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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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 Golf
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 325 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

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