Comparison: Ground clearance VW Phaeton vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a VW Phaeton's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 3001 mm and height of 1450 mm, the VW Phaeton has a ground clearance of 120 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Infiniti M 37 (Y51 ), which is 32 mm more than the Phaeton lang V6 TDI - 152 mm.To give an example, the Infiniti has a 32 mm higher ground clearance compared to the VW , giving the Infiniti an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the " saloon" category is the Jaguar XE 20t , which is 110 mm - that makes it 10 mm less than the VW in question.Height-wise, the VW outperforms the rival by 34 mm.