The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 Duoselect (07 - 08)
€ 111,300
€ 112,100
€ 111,300
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 0.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8.
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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
198.9
199 in
Length
198.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
1182 lb
22.38 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
395 hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
10.38 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
15 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
22 mpg
highway
20 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
354 mi
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
