Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 68 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 213 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Phaeton engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 26 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
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