The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 71,900

€ 283,200

€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 283,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
61
76.7
84.6
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
57.1 in
Height
61 in
118.1
203.7
129.7
212.6
203.7 in
Length
212.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
8.29 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
3D
Generation
RR4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
605 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
605 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
20 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
595 mi
Range
322 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
322 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
303.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
303.2 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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