Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 vs Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 440 hp, the Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 has a 140-hp advantage over the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 carries 172 gallons versus 119 gallons in the Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 38 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail48.60 ft
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet48.6
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters14.81
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches583
Beamnot available
Beam13.70 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches164
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches47
Displacementnot available
Displacement24782.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel tank capacity - Gal119
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters450.46
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower440 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD4-300ZD Diesel Joystick
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower440 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity53
Water capacity53
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3