The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 111,300
€ 89,300
€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 V10 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
3.38 %
General
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BRN*
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Phaeton W12
444 hp
309 hp
Phaeton V10 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Phaeton W12
16 mpg
21 mpg
Phaeton V10 TDI
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
490 mi
Phaeton W12
386 mi
490 mi
Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
234.5 kWh
Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
