Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Volkswagen Phaeton facelift

Variants
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
12.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Width
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18

Performance

CO2 Emission
224 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
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
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
62%
74%
Pros
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel

Price

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