The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 58,300

€ 81,400

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 height, but the Phaeton V6 is 4.9 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199
118.1
203.9
199 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
13.75 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BKL*
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton V6
238 hp
242 hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 TDI
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Phaeton V6
21 mpg
28 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
658 mi
Phaeton V6
490 mi
658 mi
Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Phaeton V6
216 kWh
174.9 kWh
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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