The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 89,200
€ 115,700
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 W12 are absolutely identical. Both are 203.7 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long 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
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 W12
5124 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
4.67 %
General
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long 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 long W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
444 hp
Phaeton long W12
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Phaeton long W12
Performance
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long 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 long W12
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Phaeton long W12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
386 mi
Phaeton long V8
430 mi
386 mi
Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
