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Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Infiniti Q70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2014
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,067 km
    663 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
238hp177kW
245hp183kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,238kg4,934lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,067km663mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,945mm195in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,900mm114in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
450L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 7 hp more than Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,238 kg
4,934 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V66.9 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.0 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,067 km
663 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ703.0D V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
1,067 km
663 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VehicleInfiniti Q70 3.0D V6Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 393 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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