Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • 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
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335hp250kW
335hp250kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
546L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: 1.4 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
690 km
429 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
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
5,175 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
690 km
429 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 645 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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