The Comparative Analysis :
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 411,400

€ 115,700

€ 411,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 25.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
64.3
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
64.3 in
Height
57.1 in
140.6
229.7
118.1
203.7
229.7 in
Length
203.7 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.39 %

General
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
RR1
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long W12
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
21 mpg
highway
22 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
396 mi
Range
386 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
396 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
274.7 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
297.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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