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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 6.0 W12vsRolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII · Facelift 2012 6.7 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2011
VS

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII · Facelift 2012

6.7 V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,317 kg
    5,108 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.4 L/100 km
    11.0 mpg US
    13.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
450hp336kW
460hp343kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
2,317kg5,108lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
3,170kg6,989lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
6,092mm240in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,990mm78in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,640mm65in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,820mm150in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,686mm66in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions-
349g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126,050 rpm2,750-5,200 rpm6,300 rpm
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
2,317 kg
5,108 lb
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
2,670 kg
5,886 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126.1 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V126.1 s

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 has more power, Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
621 km
386 mi
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
460 hp
343 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
6,092 mm
239.8 in
Height
1,640 mm
64.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom Extended Wheelbase VIIFacelift 20126.7 V12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,317 kg
5,108 lb
2,670 kg
5,886 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
6,092 mm
239.8 in
Height
1,640 mm
64.6 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
349 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase VII Facelift 2012 6.7 V12
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

  • Is 353 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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