The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 104,500
€ 75,300
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton W12 is 4.7 inches shorter.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
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
113.4
199
118.1
203.7
199 in
Length
203.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.02 %
General
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
3D
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BAN*
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Phaeton W12
414 hp
238 hp
Phaeton long V6
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton long V6
▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Phaeton W12
15 mpg
19 mpg
Phaeton long V6
10 mpg
city
13 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
459 mi
Phaeton W12
359 mi
459 mi
Phaeton long V6
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).
231.1 kWh
Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
231.1 kWh
Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
