The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 79,700
€ 97,400
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V8 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.
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
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 V8
Maserati Quattroporte
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
17 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
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 V8
Maserati Quattroporte
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
345 hp
Maserati Quattroporte
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.89 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
430 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
546 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
