The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 305,400

€ 89,400

€ 305,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton V8
61
76.7
84.6
57.1
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
84.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
61 in
Height
57.1 in
136.4
219.3
113.4
199.2
219.3 in
Length
199.2 in
136.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton V8
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
6482 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
12.54 %

General
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton 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 EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton 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
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
562 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
575 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
9.79 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
17 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
377 mi
Range
447 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
377 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
236.9 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
259.6 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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