The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 411,400
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 411,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 30.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
64.3
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
78.3
86.2
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
140.6
229.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
229.7 in
Length
199 in
140.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
12.43 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
21 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
621 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
396 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
297.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data