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Compare Audi RS 7 C8 vs Audi RS 6 C6 vs Volkswagen Phaeton

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
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.1 L / 12.8 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
670 kg / 1477 lbs
580 kg / 1279 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 420 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 370 mm
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
275/35 ZR21 103XL
255/40 R19
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1456 mm / 57.3 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5009 mm / 197.2 in
4928 mm / 194.0 in
Size | Width
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2118 mm / 83.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1889 mm / 74.4 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1668.0 mm / 65.7 in
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1650.0 mm / 65.0 in
1637.0 mm / 64.4 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs
1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs
Wheel Size
10.5J x 21
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2930 mm / 115.4 in
2846 mm / 112.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.6 sec
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.4 sec
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
261 ~ 265 g/km
331 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 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
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 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 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Euro 4
Engine
DJP
BUH
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
5.0 L / 304.6 cu-in / 4991.0 cc
Engine | Power
600.0 hp / 447.4 kW @ 6000-6250 rpm
580.0 hp / 432.5 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
150.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
116.2 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2050-4500 rpm
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1500-6250 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 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
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2019
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
78%
77%
Pros
  • Decent, aggressive styling
  • Very good performance for its size
  • Sophisticated suspension setup
  • 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
  • Too many electronics
  • Exaggerated front grille
  • 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

Price

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