The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 81,400

€ 417,600

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 417,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.1 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.1
75.1
83.4
64.5
78.3
86.2
75.1 in
Width
78.3 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.5 in
118.1
203.9
140.6
230
203.9 in
Length
230 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
5099 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
9.29 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
658 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
280.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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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