The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) Phaeton V8
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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 width and height, but the Phaeton V6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer.
Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
199.2 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.36 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
330 hp
Phaeton V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Phaeton V8

Performance

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
18 mpg
Phaeton V8
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
430 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
430 mi
Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
246.2 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data