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 4.7 inches shorter.
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199
118.1
203.7
199 in
Length
203.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
3.92 %

General
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
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 DPF
Phaeton long V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMK*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
330 hp
Phaeton long V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V8
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22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
18 mpg
Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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