The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 111,300

€ 77,400

€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Phaeton W12 is 0.2 inches shorter.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199
113.4
199.2
199 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
10.11 %

General
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Phaeton W12
444 hp
276 hp
Phaeton V6 FSI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6 FSI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Phaeton W12
16 mpg
21 mpg
Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
216 kWh
Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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