The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 75,300
€ 104,500
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 V6 is 4.7 inches longer.
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
118.1
203.7
113.4
199
203.7 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
5018 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.02 %
General
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Phaeton W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Phaeton long V6
238 hp
414 hp
Phaeton W12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Phaeton W12
Performance
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
15 mpg
Phaeton W12
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
359 mi
Phaeton long V6
459 mi
359 mi
Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
295.5 kWh
Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
295.5 kWh
Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
