The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 104,500

€ 64,500

€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Phaeton W12 and the Phaeton V6 TDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
113.4
199
199 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
6.8 %

General
Phaeton W12
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BAN*
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton W12
414 hp
230 hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Phaeton W12
15 mpg
25 mpg
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
595 mi
Phaeton W12
359 mi
595 mi
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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