The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 104,500
€ 79,700
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 V8 are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V8
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 V8
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
6.47 %
General
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V8
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 V8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BAN*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton W12
414 hp
330 hp
Phaeton V8
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Phaeton V8
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V8
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Phaeton W12
15 mpg
18 mpg
Phaeton V8
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
430 mi
Phaeton W12
359 mi
430 mi
Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
