The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 58,300
€ 104,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Phaeton V6 and the Phaeton W12 are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
113.4
199
199 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
884 lb
16.74 %
General
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
3D
Generation
3D
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Phaeton V6
238 hp
414 hp
Phaeton W12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Phaeton W12
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Phaeton V6
21 mpg
15 mpg
Phaeton W12
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
359 mi
Phaeton V6
490 mi
359 mi
Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Phaeton V6
216 kWh
295.5 kWh
Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
