The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 58,300

€ 446,300

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 446,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 27.8 inches shorter, 4.5 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
64.8
79.4
87.3
74.9 in
Width
79.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
57.1 in
Height
64.8 in
113.4
199
139.8
226.9
199 in
Length
226.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
139.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5644 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
1246 lb
22.08 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
12-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
563 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
490 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
431 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
216 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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
272.8 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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