The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 98,300

€ 106,800

€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte S.
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.3
76.7
83.8
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
118.1
203.9
124.8
207.2
203.9 in
Length
207.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
18.18 %

General
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
404 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
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15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
25 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
518 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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