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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8vsVolkswagen Phideon 480V6

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
VS

Volkswagen Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,025 kg
    4,464 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    824 km
    512 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
335hp250kW
299hp223kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,107kg4,645lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
-
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
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg 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
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km447mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L

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 Phideon 480V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
169 km/h
105 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 36 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 480V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 36 hp (27 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
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
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 0.6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 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
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 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
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.3 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
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
720 km
447 mi
824 km
512 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Phideon 480V6
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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