The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 93,600
€ 116,500
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton long V10 TDI is 4.6 inches longer.
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
118.1
203.7
113.4
199.2
203.7 in
Length
199.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
5560 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.16 %
General
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
444 hp
Phaeton W12
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Phaeton W12
Performance
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
386 mi
Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
386 mi
Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
Phaeton W12
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V10 TDI
Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
