Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 vs BMW 7 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.2 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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