The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 68,000

€ 146,400

€ 68,000
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 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte GTS.
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
124.8
207.2
199 in
Length
207.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
13 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
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 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 V6
238 hp
523 hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton 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 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 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 V6
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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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