The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 63,600

€ 89,200

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 12 cm shorter.
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
1450
1903
2129
1450
1903
2129
1903 mm
Width
1903 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1450 mm
Height
1450 mm
2881
5055
3001
5175
5055 mm
Length
5175 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2324 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2810 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
3.92 %

General
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
3D
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMK*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
330 bhp
Phaeton long V8
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
430 NM
Phaeton long V8
Performance
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8
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10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
22 mpg
Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
583 mi
Range
430 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
430 mi
Phaeton long V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
310 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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