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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
450hp336kW
300hp224kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
541L
Max trunk volume-
1,067L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
68L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has 150 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 4.0 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
621 km
386 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
648 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
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
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 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 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 686 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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