The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 79,700
€ 114,300
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton V8 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte.
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
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
200.7
199 in
Length
200.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
7.85 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
3D
Generation
AM139
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte
Environmental Impact
246.2 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 V8
246.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
