The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 98,300

€ 64,500

€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer.
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.1
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
118.1
203.9
113.4
199
203.9 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.76 %

General
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BGH*
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton long V8
330 hp
230 hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
25 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
447 mi
Range
595 mi
Phaeton long V8
447 mi
595 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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