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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8vsVolkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    447 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
335hp250kW
300hp224kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,107kg4,645lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
114mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
541L
Max trunk volume-
1,067L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
68L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
179 km/h
111 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 35 hp (26 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,614 kg
3,558 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 1.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 2.0 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
648 km
402 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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
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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPassat (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
335 hp
250 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 V8Volkswagen Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 72 km (45 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 Passat (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 493 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 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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