Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12vsVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

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

Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long 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
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Lightest
    2,205 kg
    4,861 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
450hp336kW
335hp250kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,175mm204in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
22.4 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 has 115 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 115 hp (86 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 0.8 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 1.5 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
692 km
430 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 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
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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Has 115 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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