Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
224 HP
255 HP
Torque:
450 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
7 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 31 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 120 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.6
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
980 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
