The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 60,000

€ 107,700

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,700
ⓘ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 S.
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 S
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
6.62 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
3D
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
404 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
150 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Quattroporte S
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
10.48 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
469 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data