Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | Kia Optima |
| Totals | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 | Optima 2.0 T-GDI |
| Year | 2002-2010 | 2018 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/(4-5) | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 2180 | 1655 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2770 | 2120 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 239 | 240 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 9.4/9.7 | 7.4 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 6/6.25 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 500 | 510 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Length | 5055/5175 | 4855 |
| Width | 1905 | 1860 |
| Height | 1450 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2880/3000 | 2805 |
| Front/rear Track | 1630/1610 | 1594/1595 |
| Ground clearance | - | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 3189 | 1998 |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | V6 | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 84х95.9 | 86x86 |
| Number of valves | 24 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 241/6200 | 245/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 315/2400 | 350/1400-4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Front | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 235/60/16, 235/55/17, 235/55/18 | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET40 d57,1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) 3.2 V6 × | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI × |
| City | 17.4 | 12.5 |
| Highway | 8.9 | 6.3 |
| Combined | 12.1 | 8.5 |
| Fuel | 98 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 90 | 70 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) | Kia Optima |
