The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 112,100
€ 73,500
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
56.6
74.6
82.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
120.6
198.9
118.1
203.7
198.9 in
Length
203.7 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
778 lb
15.8 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
AM139
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
621 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
278.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.2 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
