The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 70,500
 VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V6 FSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
75.1 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 (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
199.2 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V6 FSI
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
4.73 %
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

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

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 FSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
20 mpg
Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
478 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
478 mi
Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data