The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 116,500
€ 60,000
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 longer.
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199.2
113.4
199
199.2 in
Length
199 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
741 lb
14.05 %
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
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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 6050 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
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Phaeton V6
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
19.05 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
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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).
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 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Phaeton W12
Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
