The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 93,600

€ 486,700

€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 486,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 35.8 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
64.3
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.3 in
118.1
203.7
150.4
239.5
203.7 in
Length
239.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
150.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
5560 lb
Curb Weight
5886 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6989 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
5.54 %

General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
28 mpg
highway
21 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
490 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
393 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
299.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
612 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom long 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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