The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 111,300
€ 87,000
€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘ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 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
118.1
203.7
199 in
Length
203.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V8
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.01 %
General
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long 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 long V8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Phaeton W12
444 hp
330 hp
Phaeton long V8
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V8
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long 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 long V8
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Phaeton W12
16 mpg
18 mpg
Phaeton long V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
427 mi
Phaeton W12
386 mi
427 mi
Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
248.2 kWh
Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
248.2 kWh
Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
