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Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8vsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
335hp250kW
340hp254kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,390kg5,269lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,175mm204in
4,884mm192in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,600 rpm4,800 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has more power, Volkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton Long4.2 V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
335 hp
250 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 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
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Long 4.2 V8
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 Long 4.2 V8

  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 750 kg lighter
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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