The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 58,300

€ 492,500

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 492,500
ⓘ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 40.8 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 7.5 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
64.6
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.6 in
113.4
199
150.4
239.8
199 in
Length
239.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
150.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5886 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6989 lb

Weight Difference:
1488 lb
25.28 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
490 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
417 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 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).
282.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
282.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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