Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs BMW 7 series 2001

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Volkswagen Phaeton
2002 - 2010
BMW 7 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Volkswagen Phaeton is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 7 series is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volkswagen Phaeton is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 7 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 3.0 - 6.03.0 - 6.0

Performance

Power: 224 - 450 HP218 - 445 HP
Torque: 315 - 750 NM300 - 600 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 9.9 seconds5.5 - 8.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 - 15.68.5 - 14.0
Volkswagen Phaeton petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. On average, Volkswagen Phaeton equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.10 m5.09 m
Width: 1.90 m1.90 m
Height: 1.45 m1.49 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres500 litres
Turning diameter: 12 meters13 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`503~ 2`501
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 42004600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Phaeton has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 7 sērija has
  • automatic transmission only
  • lower fuel consumption
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