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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

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

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,364 kg
    3,007 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
150hp112kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
2,238kg4,934lb
1,364kg3,007lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,538mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
55L
CO2 emissions-
117g/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 VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
36.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 95 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 95 hp (71 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,364 kg
3,007 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
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 3.4 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
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
110 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 mi
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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
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
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
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
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
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
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

  • Is 874 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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