The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 89,400

€ 107,700

€ 89,400
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 V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Maserati Quattroporte S.
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.3
76.7
83.8
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
199.2
124.8
207.2
199.2 in
Length
207.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
12.02 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
3D
Generation
AM156
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
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
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
404 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte S
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
10.48 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
469 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 V8
236.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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