The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 63,600

€ 417,600

€ 63,600
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 DPF is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
64.5
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.5 in
113.4
199
140.6
230
199 in
Length
230 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
12.43 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
583 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
197.5 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 DPF
197.5 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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