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Compare Volkswagen Phaeton vs Audi RS 3 (8Y) Sedan vs Audi RS 6 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
321 L / 11.3 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.8 L / 10.4 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 375x36 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R19
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1412 mm / 55.6 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4542 mm / 178.8 in
4928 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1889 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1592.0 mm / 62.7 in
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
Weight
1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2846 mm / 112.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
188 ~ 198 g/km
331 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.31
Fuel Economy
8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 20.3 L/100km / 11.6 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-ISC-FCM
Euro 4
Engine
DNW
BUH
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5600-7000 rpm
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2250-5600 rpm
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2021
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
54%
78%
Pros
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Decent performance
  • Exclusive access to the inline-5 engine
  • Amazing power delivery from the V10TT engine
  • Much improved exterior styling
Cons
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Rather weird proportions
  • Only with automatic transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Rather difficult to do any work around the engine bay
  • Engine is very high maintenance

Price

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