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VW Passat vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Maserati Gran Convertible?

VW Passat vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Passat

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,607 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Gran Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is somewhat lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers substantially more boot space – 690 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 518 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Maserati Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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VW Passat
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
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