The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) Phaeton long V8
€ 78,200
 VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton long V8 is 0.2 inches longer.
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 FSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
203.9 in
Length
203.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 FSI
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6107 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
0.98 %
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long 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 long 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 long 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 long V6 FSI

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
20 mpg
Phaeton long V6 FSI
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
478 mi
Phaeton long V8
447 mi
478 mi
Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
236.9 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
236.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data