The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) Phaeton W12
€ 81,400
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 height, but the Phaeton W12 is 4.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.9 in
Width
75.1 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
199.2 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 TDI
5273 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
3.3 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 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 long V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BRN*
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Phaeton W12
444 hp
242 hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Phaeton W12
16 mpg
28 mpg
Phaeton long V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
658 mi
Phaeton W12
386 mi
658 mi
Phaeton long V6 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).
174.9 kWh
Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
174.9 kWh
Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Phaeton W12
Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data