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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg 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
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,903mm75in
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
139mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
55L

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 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 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 VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
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
26.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 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
158 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 VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI 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 VI2.0 TSI
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 VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 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 VI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI 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 VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.8 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 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 VI2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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 VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 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
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 VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI 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 VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
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
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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 VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 345 km (214 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 VI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 865 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 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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