The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 104,500
€ 114,300
€ 104,500
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 W12 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte.
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
Maserati Quattroporte
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
730 lb
13.82 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
380 mi
Maserati Quattroporte
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).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
278.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
