Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

420 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,300 kg
    5,071 lb
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    621 km
    386 mi
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
420hp313kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.9L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km358mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
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 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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
18.0 s
19.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 30 hp (22 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
550 Nm
406 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
2,390 kg
5,269 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
285 km/h
177 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126.1 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 has more power, Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 1.1 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
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
577 km
358 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
6.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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

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
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
420 hp
313 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
15.6 L/100 km
15.1 mpg US
18.1 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
577 km
358 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12
Consumption15.6 L/100 km15.1 mpg US18.1 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.30 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.94 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,340 L618 US gal515 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,095 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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