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Compare Volkswagen Phaeton vs Audi S6 C7 vs Audi S6 C6

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft ~ 995 L / 35.1 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R19
265/35 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1449 mm / 57.0 in
Size | Length
4931 mm / 194.1 in
4916 mm / 193.5 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1864 mm / 73.4 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1606.0 mm / 63.2 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1895.0 kg / 4177.8 lbs
1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2847 mm / 112.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
4.9 sec
CO2 Emission
225 g/km
319 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.31
Fuel Economy
9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
CEUC
BXA
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S-tronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
74%
77%
Pros
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Torquey V8TT engine
  • Fast 7-speed S-tronic DCT
  • Down to 4.6s 0-100kph time
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rare occasion S6 sedan looks better the the wagon
  • High-revving V10
  • Superb suspension setupGood towing capacity
Cons
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • The Avant (wagon) looks better
  • Question mark on long-term reliability
  • High maintenance drivetrain
  • Very nose heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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