The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 Black Badge Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 89,400

€ 332,000

€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 332,000
ⓘ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 15.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12.
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
57.1
74.9
83.4
61
76.7
84.6
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.6 in
57.1 in
Height
61 in
113.4
199.2
129.7
214.8
199.2 in
Length
214.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
129.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4810 lb
Curb Weight
5203 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6482 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
7.53 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 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
604 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
604 hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
620 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
8.61 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
447 mi
Range
353 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
353 mi
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
276.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
276.6 kWh
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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