Compare performance (272 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Maserati MC20 Roadster?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Passat is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 199,093 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.
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 MC20 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 330 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.
Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers considerably more boot space – 690 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 590 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.
The VW Passat is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe 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).
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Price
235,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
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co2
265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Curb weight
1,534 kg
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Trunk capacity
100 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,669 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Width
1,965 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,224 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Payload
256 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Power HP
630 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
320 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
730 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Power kW
463 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, 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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