Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Phideon 480V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
275hp205kW
299hp223kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,635mm64in
-
Rear track
1,653mm65in
-
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6Volkswagen Phideon 480V6PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 has 24 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V66.3 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s

Although Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 has more power, Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 3.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
1,186 km
737 mi
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)3.0 V6VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6Volkswagen Phideon 480V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) 3.0 V6

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 362 km (225 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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