The Comparative Analysis :

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 411,400
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 411,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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 substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 30.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
64.3
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
78.3
86.2
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 V8
5622 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
Weight Difference:
681 lb
12.11 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.7 L / 328 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
454 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
531 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12.38 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
21 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
430 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
396 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
297.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data