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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsLancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.0 V6 Multijet II

239 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,038 kg
    4,493 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDILanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
240hp179kW
239hp178kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,038kg4,493lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,472kg5,450lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
462L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDILancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet IIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II4,000 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDILanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
30.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 1 hp more than Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
2,038 kg
4,493 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 LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
237 km/h
147 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
239 hp
178 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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 LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDILanciaThema (LX)3.0 V6 Multijet II
Power
240 hp
179 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
2,038 kg
4,493 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
462 L
16.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDILancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.0 V6 Multijet II

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 202 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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