The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08)
€ 104,500
€ 112,100
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton W12 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
1450
1903
2129
1438
1895
2095
1903 mm
Width
1895 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2095 mm
1450 mm
Height
1438 mm
2881
5055
3064
5052
5055 mm
Length
5052 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3064 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
2396 kg
Kerb Weight
1860 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2345 kg
Weight Difference:
536 kg
22.37 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
3D
Generation
AM139
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
4244 CC
414 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 bhp
395 bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
550 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
550 NM
450 NM
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
5.79 kg/bhp
4.71 kg/bhp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
18 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
25 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
359 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
354 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
374 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
514 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
