Car comparison

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VvsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V AWD

304 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
335hp250kW
304hp227kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
304 hp
227 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has 31 hp more than Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD6.7 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V has more power, Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD and Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 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
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
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V AWD
Power
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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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
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 83 Nm more
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V AWD

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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