The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 104,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) Phaeton W12
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500

ⓘ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 W12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
199.2 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
4985 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.64 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

General

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
414 hp
Phaeton W12
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Phaeton W12

Performance

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
15 mpg
Phaeton W12
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
359 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
359 mi
Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V6 TDI
Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data