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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
527L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
55L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

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 TDIVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
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
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
26.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
157 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 40 hp (30 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,373 kg
3,027 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 TDIVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 867 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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