The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 87,000

€ 73,500

€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Phaeton long V8 and the Phaeton long V6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 203.7 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
118.1
203.7
203.7 in
Length
203.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
3.92 %

General
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BGH*
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
237 hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 TDI
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
621 mi
Phaeton long V8
427 mi
621 mi
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
185.2 kWh
Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
185.2 kWh
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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