Q7 vs Phaeton

Audi · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

Phaeton

Beats the Q7 by 0.18s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Phaeton beats the Q7 comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Phaeton thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

335 hp

345 hp

0–100 km/h

6.3s

6.1s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.0L V6 Diesel / 6.0L W12 Gas

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

600 Nm

560 Nm

Price

$60,000

$85,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Phaeton

100 m

6.481s

6.386s

1/8 mile

9.535s

9.402s

1/4 mile

14.232s

14.048s

1 km

25.125s

24.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Q7 is $60,000 vs $85,000 for the Phaeton — a $25,000 gap. Power: Phaeton makes 10 hp more (335 vs 345). 0–100 km/h: Phaeton is 0.20s quicker (6.3s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Q7 or the Phaeton?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Phaeton is faster, beating the Q7 by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q7 vs the Phaeton?

The Q7 hits 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, while the Phaeton does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Q7 produces 335 hp; the Phaeton produces 345 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Q7 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Phaeton reaches 250 km/h.

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