The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 76,100

€ 146,400

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,400
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte GTS.
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.3
76.7
83.8
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
118.1
203.7
124.8
207.2
203.7 in
Length
207.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
829 lb
16.52 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
3D
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
523 hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
421 mi
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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