The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 60,000
€ 121,400
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400
ⓘ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 is 4.9 inches shorter.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199
118.1
203.9
199 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
4533 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
831 lb
15.49 %
General
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Phaeton V6
238 hp
444 hp
Phaeton long W12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
Phaeton long W12
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long W12
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Phaeton V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Phaeton long W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
386 mi
Phaeton V6
462 mi
386 mi
Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
