The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf Touchtronic (16 - 16)
€ 81,500

€ 1,000,000

€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 1,000,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V8 is 13.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf.
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
57.1
74.9
83.8
54.7
75.5
83.3
74.9 in
Width
75.5 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.7 in
113.4
199
125.6
212.5
199 in
Length
212.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
125.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
752 lb
15.22 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
3D
Generation
Lagonda Taraf
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
AM29
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 6650 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
542 hp
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.73 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
7.73 lb/hp
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 gal
430 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
395 mi
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
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).
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).
270.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
220 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.2 cu ft