The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 72,500

€ 417,600

€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 417,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 78.3 cm shorter, 8.2 cm narrower and 18.8 cm lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
1450
1908
2118
1638
1990
2190
1908 mm
Width
1990 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1450 mm
Height
1638 mm
2881
5059
3570
5842
5059 mm
Length
5842 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3050 kg

Weight Difference:
289 kg
11.33 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
6749 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 bhp
454 bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
720 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
720 NM
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
19 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
658 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
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).
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).
280.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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