The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Diesel Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 99,300

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 Diesel.
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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 Diesel
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
6.38 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
3D
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
271 hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
150 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
38 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
25 mpg
highway
45 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
702 mi
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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