The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 60,000
€ 89,400
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Phaeton V6 is 0.2 inches shorter.
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
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
113.4
199.2
199 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.78 %
General
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton V6
238 hp
330 hp
Phaeton V8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Phaeton V8
Performance
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V8
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Phaeton V6
19 mpg
19 mpg
Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
447 mi
Phaeton V6
462 mi
447 mi
Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton V6
Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
