2007 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 655 kg more than 2010 Audi S5.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Phaeton | S5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
