The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 73,500
€ 79,700
€ 73,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton long V6 TDI is 12 cm longer.
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
1450
1903
2129
1450
1903
2129
1903 mm
Width
1903 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1450 mm
Height
1450 mm
3001
5175
2881
5055
5175 mm
Length
5055 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2241 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.36 %
General
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
3D
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
330 bhp
Phaeton V8
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
430 NM
Phaeton V8
Performance
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Phaeton V8
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI
31 mpg
22 mpg
Phaeton V8
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
621 mi
Range
430 mi
Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
430 mi
Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
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
Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
Phaeton V8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
310 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
