The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 87,000
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) Phaeton long V8
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 DPF 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 DPF
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 DPF
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
3.92 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BGH*
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
230 hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
25 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
595 mi
Phaeton long V8
427 mi
595 mi
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data