Phaeton vs CX-90
Volkswagen · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Phaeton
Beats the CX-90 by 0.13s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Phaeton beats the CX-90 comfortably, finishing 0.13 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
345 hp
340 hp
0–100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
Top speed
250 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
3.0L V6 Diesel / 6.0L W12 Gas
3.3L Inline-6 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
560 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$85,000
$55,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Phaeton
CX-90
100 m
6.386s
6.420s
1/8 mile
9.402s
9.467s
1/4 mile
14.048s
14.180s
1 km
24.851s
25.219s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: CX-90 is $55,000 vs $85,000 for the Phaeton — a $30,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Phaeton is 0.10s quicker (6.1s vs 6.2s). Top speed: Phaeton runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than CX-90.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Phaeton or the CX-90?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Phaeton is faster, beating the CX-90 by 0.13 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Phaeton vs the CX-90?
The Phaeton hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the CX-90 does it in 6.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Phaeton produces 345 hp; the CX-90 produces 340 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Phaeton tops out at 250 km/h, and the CX-90 reaches 240 km/h.
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