The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 81,500
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) Phaeton V8
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Phaeton V8 and the Phaeton V6 TDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
199 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.36 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BGH*
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton V8
330 hp
222 hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Phaeton V8
18 mpg
25 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
583 mi
Phaeton V8
430 mi
583 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
197.5 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data