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VW Passat vs Maserati GranTurismo comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 135,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Maserati GranTurismo?

VW Passat vs Maserati GranTurismo: Key differences

VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati GranTurismo

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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:

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

VW Passat is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Maserati GranTurismo costs 135,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 99,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati GranTurismo with 10 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

GranTurismo

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 GranTurismo offers substantially 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 GranTurismo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati GranTurismo delivers visibly 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 slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries slightly 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 GranTurismo

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 GranTurismo

The Maserati GranTurismo is a swooping Italian grand tourer that marries dramatic, museum-worthy styling with a sonorous exhaust note that insists on being noticed. It’s the kind of indulgent cruiser for buyers who want theatrical presence and a luxurious, long-distance demeanour rather than everyday practicality.

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VW Passat
Maserati GranTurismo

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
135,800 - 170,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
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
310 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
3.5 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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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