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VW Passat vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

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?

VW Passat vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 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.

MC20 Roadster

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 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.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 MC20 Roadster

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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 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 Passat
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 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
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
256 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
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