The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 108,600
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) Phaeton long W12
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 W12 is 4.7 inches longer.
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
203.7 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.41 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton long W12
414 hp
237 hp
Phaeton V6 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
26 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
621 mi
Phaeton long W12
359 mi
621 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
185.2 kWh
Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data