Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 7 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Phaeton) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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