The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 115,000

€ 117,200

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,200
ⓘ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 S.
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte S
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 S
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
1049 lb
19.86 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte S
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
424 hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Maserati Quattroporte S
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
179 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Quattroporte S
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
20 mpg
Maserati Quattroporte S
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
414 mi
Maserati Quattroporte S
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).
227.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
227.4 kWh
Maserati Quattroporte S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maserati Quattroporte S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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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