The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 65,800
€ 112,100
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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
113.4
199
120.6
198.9
199 in
Length
198.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
778 lb
15.8 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
3D
Generation
AM139
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
621 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
