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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsRenault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

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

Renault Latitude

3.0 V6 dCi

240 hp2998 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 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 TDIRenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.2s
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
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,897mm193in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,762mm109in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
477L
Max trunk volume-
511L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L

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 TDIRenault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi3,750 rpm1,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIRenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
28.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 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
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
156 km/h
97 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
450 Nm
332 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
1,730 kg
3,814 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.0 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
972 km
604 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 kW
7.6 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 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.6 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
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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 TDIRenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 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
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
972 km
604 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIRenault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi
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 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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