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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • 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
  • Lightest
    2,107 kg
    4,645 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
335hp250kW
245hp183kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,107kg4,645lb
2,238kg4,934lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

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 Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
148 km/h
92 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 90 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 90 hp (67 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,238 kg
4,934 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.7 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 4.0 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 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
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

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
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

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
335 hp
250 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,107 kg
4,645 lb
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Is 131 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 339 km (211 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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