The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 112,100
€ 79,700
€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V8.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
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
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
120.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
16.11 %
General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
AM139
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
339 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
10.49 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
16 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
380 mi
Range
430 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
380 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
278.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
