The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12 Automatic (10 - 17)
€ 104,500

€ 417,600

€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 417,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton W12 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12.
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
57.1
74.9
83.8
64.5
78.3
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.3 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
57.1 in
Height
64.5 in
113.4
199
140.6
230
199 in
Length
230 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
140.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
6.05 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
3D
Generation
RR1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.7 L / 328 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
454 hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
359 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
420 mi
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
280.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
280.3 kWh
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Rolls-Royce Phantom 6.8 V12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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