Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Audi A6 2004

 
Volkswagen Phaeton
2004 - 2010
Audi A6
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 224 HP225 HP
Torque: 450 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds7.3 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.68.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km9.4 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, 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 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle950 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway1230 km on highway
950 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km470'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 3 years3 years

Dimensions

Length: 5.06 m4.92 m
Width: 1.90 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower.
Volkswagen Phaeton is 14 cm longer than the Audi A6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres546 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 46 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`5002`345
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 38003200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Phaeton has
  • fewer faults
Audi A6 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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