The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 87,000
€ 58,300
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 V8 is 4.7 inches longer.
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
203.7 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
14.15 %
General
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
238 hp
Phaeton V6
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6
Performance
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Phaeton V6
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
490 mi
Phaeton long V8
427 mi
490 mi
Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
216 kWh
Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
