Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 and Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 12.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.2 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton 2010, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 10 000 | |
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