The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 115,000
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) Phaeton W12
€ 68,000
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) Phaeton V6
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 199 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 57.1 inches tall.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
199 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
8.84 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
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
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Phaeton W12
444 hp
238 hp
Phaeton V6
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Phaeton V6

Performance

Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Phaeton W12
16 mpg
19 mpg
Phaeton V6
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
462 mi
Phaeton W12
386 mi
462 mi
Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Phaeton V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data