The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 87,000
€ 104,500
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12
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 W12
5124 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.01 %
General
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton W12
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
414 hp
Phaeton W12
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Phaeton W12
Performance
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
15 mpg
Phaeton W12
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
359 mi
Phaeton long V8
427 mi
359 mi
Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
