2004 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Sebring and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 616 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (279 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sebring | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
