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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 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

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • 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
  • Lightest
    2,300 kg
    5,071 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 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
    21.2 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
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,383kg5,254lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
118mm5in
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 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 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 LongFacelift 20106.0 W126,050 rpm2,750-5,200 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48VVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 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
18.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.4 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
173 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
107 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 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 LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
560 Nm
413 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 LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
2,383 kg
5,254 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 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 LongFacelift 20106.0 W126.1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
189 hp/t
141 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
621 km
386 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 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
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 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
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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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
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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 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

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 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
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
189 hp/t
141 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 LongFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
2,383 kg
5,254 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 6.0 W12 48VVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 6.0 W12
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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