The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)

€ 79,700
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 411,400
 Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10) Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 411,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V8 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 30.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
64.3
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)
140.6
229.7
199 in
Length
229.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6724 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
Weight Difference:
681 lb
12.11 %
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (03 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
15 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
21 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
396 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
396 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
297.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
297.4 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data