The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 89,200
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) Phaeton long V8
€ 70,500
 VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500

ⓘ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 V6 FSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
203.7 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.32 %
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
276 hp
Phaeton V6 FSI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 FSI

Performance

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Phaeton V6 FSI
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
478 mi
Phaeton long V8
430 mi
478 mi
Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data