Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12vsRolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010
VS

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII

6.75 i V12 48V

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,390 kg
    5,269 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.2 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
Power
450hp336kW
460hp343kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
3,030kg6,680lb
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
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
24.6L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,175mm204in
5,834mm230in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,990mm78in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,632mm64in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
3,570mm141in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,685mm66in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,670mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V5,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
19.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
2,480 kg
5,467 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126.1 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
621 km
386 mi
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
460 hp
343 kW
5.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
5,834 mm
229.7 in
Height
1,632 mm
64.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 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 VII6.75 i V12 48V
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12Rolls-RoycePhantom VII6.75 i V12 48V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,834 mm
229.7 in
Height
1,632 mm
64.3 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 Long 6.0 W12Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Rolls-Royce Phantom VII 6.75 i V12 48V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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