The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)

€ 79,700
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 146,400
 Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16) Maserati Quattroporte GTS
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,400

ⓘ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 GTS.
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.3
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)
124.8
207.2
199 in
Length
207.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
15.22 %
Maserati Quattroporte GTS Automatic (13 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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 GTS
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
523 hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte GTS

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte GTS

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte GTS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
421 mi
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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).
223.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte GTS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data