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):
9.6
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
9.4 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.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
3 years
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.46 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 litres
546 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.
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