The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 81,500

€ 305,400

€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 305,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12.
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
61
76.7
84.6
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
57.1 in
Height
61 in
113.4
199
136.4
219.3
199 in
Length
219.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
136.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5501 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
10.18 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
3D
Generation
RR4
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
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.6 L / 323 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
562 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
562 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
17 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
430 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
377 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 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).
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).
259.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
259.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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