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VW Transporter Transporter vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Maserati Grecale?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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Maserati Grecale

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Grecale

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Grecale offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers visibly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Grecale is very slightly lighter – 1,870 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 690 kg. That’s a difference of about 569 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale has only a minor advantage 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Maserati
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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