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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,059km658mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,001mm118in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

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 TDIVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
25.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
160 km/h
99 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 10 hp more than Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 10 hp (7 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.4 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 0.5 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,059 km
658 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 755 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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