Compare Audi RS 7 C7 vs Audi RS 6 C6 vs Volkswagen Phaeton
Variants
RS 7
RS 7 Performance
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
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
4
5
Payload
585 kg / 1290 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1
Dimensions
Size | Height
1419 mm / 55.9 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5012 mm / 197.3 in
4928 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1889 mm / 74.4 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1634.0 mm / 64.3 in
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2846 mm / 112.0 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
331 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.31
Fuel Economy
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 (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
BUH
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
Engine | Power
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2008 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
81%
78%
77%
Pros
- Great multi-link suspension setup
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Perhaps more reliable than the RS 6 from the previous generation (C6)
- Amazing power delivery from the V10TT engine
- Much improved exterior styling
- Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
- Superb fit and finish
- Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
- Arguably less attractive than the RS6 Avant
- Only with automatic transmission
- Very high fuel consumption
- Rather difficult to do any work around the engine bay
- Engine is very high maintenance
- Front-heavy
- Addicted to AWD
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