Compare Volkswagen Phaeton facelift vs Volkswagen Phaeton vs Volkswagen Jetta A5

Variants
3.0 TDI 240hp LWB
3.0 TDI 245hp LWB
3.0 TDI 4Motion
3.6
3.6 LWB
4.2
4.2 LWB
6.0
6.0 LWB
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
1.4 TSI 122hp
1.4 TSI 122hp DSG
1.4 TSI 140hp
1.4 TSI 140hp DSG
1.4 TSI 160hp
1.4 TSI 160hp DSG
1.4 TSI 170hp
1.4 TSI 170hp DSG
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 TDI DSG
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DSG
2.0 FSI 150hp
2.0 FSI 150hp AT
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI 170hp DSG
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DSG
2.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
527 L / 18.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
12.9 deg
14.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.5 deg
9.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
12.4 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/45 R18
205/55 R16
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1459 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4554 mm / 179.3 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
1534.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
224 g/km
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Stroke
90.2 mm / 3.6 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
77%
49%
Pros
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
  • Interesting naturally-aspirated I5 engine
Cons
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD
  • Questionable styling
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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