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VW Passat vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Maserati Quattroporte?

VW Passat vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • noticeably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 111,024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Quattroporte offers noticeably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers markedly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is noticeably lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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.

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 Quattroporte

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 Quattroporte

The 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.

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VW Passat
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 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
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
485 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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
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