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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VvsVolkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335hp250kW
335hp250kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,107kg4,645lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
5,055mm199in
5,059mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
290g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,107 kg
4,645 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
720 km
447 mi
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
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
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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

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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
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
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

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40VVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
720 km
447 mi
720 km
447 mi
CO2 score
290 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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