2002 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 616 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Phaeton | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 127 L |
