The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 87,000
€ 146,400
€ 87,000
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 V8 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 V8
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 V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
935 lb
18.25 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
3D
Generation
AM156
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
523 hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
427 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
421 mi
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Environmental Impact
248.2 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 V8
248.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
