The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 108,600
€ 60,000
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
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
118.1
203.7
113.4
199
203.7 in
Length
199 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
842 lb
15.67 %
General
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BAN*
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Phaeton long W12
414 hp
238 hp
Phaeton V6
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6
Performance
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
19 mpg
Phaeton V6
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
462 mi
Phaeton long W12
359 mi
462 mi
Phaeton V6
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).
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).
229.2 kWh
Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton long W12
Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
