Compare performance (333 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Maserati Quattroporte?
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 122,291 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.
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 Quattroporte offers markedly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is barely faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the VW Golf tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Price
147,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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co2
252 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Length
5,262 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Width
1,948 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Height
1,481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Payload
485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Power HP
430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Torque
580 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Power kW
316 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Maserati
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