2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (177 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
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2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A6 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3001 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |