Hyundai Equus (2010 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2010 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Phaeton is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 430 hp. The Hyundai Equus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.9 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. The Hyundai Equus is the lighter car, from 1,930 kg against 2,173 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Equus
2010 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 290 – 430 hp | 239 – 450 hp |
| Torque | 358 – 510 Nm | 370 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 6.9 s | 6.9 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 241 km/h | 237 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.1 L/100 km | 8.5 – 14.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,159 mm | — |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,448 – 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,045 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,930 – 2,035 kg | 2,173 – 2,359 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.