Volkswagen Phaeton (2002 – 2009) vs Audi RS6 Avant (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The Audi RS6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.1 s. The Volkswagen Phaeton uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Audi RS6 Avant is the lighter car, from 1,865 kg against 1,970 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 209 mm longer than the Audi RS6 Avant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2002 – 2009
|
Audi
RS6 Avant
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2009 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 – 420 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 750 Nm | 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.9 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 233 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 – 15.6 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,851 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,390 kg | 1,865 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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