The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 68,000

€ 72,500

€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Phaeton V6 is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton 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
113.4
199.2
199 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V6 TDI
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
3.41 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton 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 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 V6 TDI
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Phaeton V6
19 mpg
28 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
658 mi
Phaeton V6
462 mi
658 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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