2007 Audi RS4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Audi RS4 and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 456 kg more than 2007 Audi RS4.
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, both vehicles can yield 430 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Audi RS4 | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | RS4 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |