The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) Phaeton V8
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 199.2 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
199.2 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.28 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
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
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BGH*
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton V8
330 hp
237 hp
Phaeton V6 TDI
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Phaeton V8
19 mpg
28 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
658 mi
Phaeton V8
447 mi
658 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton V8
Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data