The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 417,600

€ 64,500

€ 417,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 31 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
64.5
78.3
86.2
57.1
74.9
83.8
78.3 in
Width
74.9 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
64.5 in
Height
57.1 in
140.6
230
113.4
199
230 in
Length
199 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
12.43 %

General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
RR1
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
16 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
420 mi
Range
595 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
420 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
193.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
280.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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