Volkswagen Phaeton (2010 – 2016) vs Rolls-Royce Phantom (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 460 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.9 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,173 kg against 2,630 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2010 – 2016
|
Rolls-Royce
Phantom
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2016 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 239 – 450 hp | 460 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 560 Nm | 720 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 14.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 5,834 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,989 mm |
| Height | 1,448 – 1,450 mm | 1,638 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 3,571 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,173 – 2,359 kg | 2,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.