The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 77,400
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 73,500
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘ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 FSI is 4.6 inches shorter.
Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
199.2 in
Length
203.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
3.53 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long 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 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMV*
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
237 hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
26 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
621 mi
Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
621 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).
185.2 kWh
Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
185.2 kWh
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V6 FSI
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data