The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) Phaeton long V6
€ 98,300
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) Phaeton long V8
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton long V6 is 0.2 inches shorter.
Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
203.7 in
Length
203.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
5018 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.14 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton long V6
238 hp
330 hp
Phaeton long V8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V8

Performance

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8

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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
19 mpg
Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
447 mi
Phaeton long V6
462 mi
447 mi
Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
236.9 kWh
Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton long V6
Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data