The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 87,000
€ 123,400
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte S.
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
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
200.7
203.7 in
Length
200.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
11.14 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
424 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte S
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
15 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
356 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
356 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
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).
297.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
297.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
