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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8vsLancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
VS

Lancia Thema (LX)

3.6 V6

286 hp3604 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

  • Lightest
    1,776 kg
    3,915 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
335hp250kW
286hp213kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
2,107kg4,645lb
1,776kg3,915lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,359kg5,201lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,604cc220cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
5,066mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,052mm120in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
463L
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 Facelift 2010 4.2 V8Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V66,350 rpm4,650 rpm6,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 49 hp more than Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
1,776 kg
3,915 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 and Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6: 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 2.8 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
286 hp
213 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8LanciaThema (LX)3.6 V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
1,776 kg
3,915 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
5,066 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
742 km
461 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
463 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Facelift 2010 4.2 V8Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lancia Thema (LX) 3.6 V6

  • Is 331 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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