The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 112,100

€ 64,500

€ 112,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1438
1895
2095
1450
1903
2129
1895 mm
Width
1903 mm
2095 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1438 mm
Height
1450 mm
3064
5052
2881
5055
5052 mm
Length
5055 mm
3064 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1860 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2345 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
373 kg
16.7 %

General
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
AM139
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4244 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
395 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
395 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
450 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
171 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4.71 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
18 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
354 mi
Range
595 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
354 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
193.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
299.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
370 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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