The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 68,000
€ 108,600
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 V6 is 4.7 inches shorter.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long 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
118.1
203.7
199 in
Length
203.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
4815 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
10.42 %
General
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long 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 long W12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Phaeton long W12
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long W12
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Phaeton V6
19 mpg
15 mpg
Phaeton long W12
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
359 mi
Phaeton V6
462 mi
359 mi
Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
229.2 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
229.2 kWh
295.5 kWh
Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
