The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) Phaeton long V8
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) Phaeton long W12
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 W12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 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 W12
5011 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
6.77 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long W12

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15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long V8
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
16 mpg
Phaeton long W12
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
386 mi
Phaeton long V8
447 mi
386 mi
Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long W12
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
467 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
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data