2007 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 816 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (243 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
