The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Maserati Quattroporte Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 104,500

€ 97,400

€ 104,500
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 W12 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 W12
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 W12
Maserati Quattroporte
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
1182 lb
22.38 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
345 hp
Maserati Quattroporte
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Quattroporte
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.89 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
26 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte
10 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
546 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data