The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 332,000
€ 87,000
€ 332,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
61
76.7
84.6
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
61 in
Height
57.1 in
129.7
214.8
118.1
203.7
214.8 in
Length
203.7 in
129.7 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
5203 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.52 %
General
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
RR4
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.6 L / 323 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
604 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
604 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
620 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
620 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
8.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
8.61 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
16 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
23 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
353 mi
Range
427 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
353 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
276.6 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).
248.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
276.6 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
