The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 75,300

€ 112,100

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
57.1
74.9
83.8
56.6
74.6
82.5
74.9 in
Width
74.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
118.1
203.7
120.6
198.9
203.7 in
Length
198.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
873 lb
17.4 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
3D
Generation
AM139
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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