2004 Subaru Outback vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Subaru Outback 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 604 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (450 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
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2004 Subaru Outback | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Outback | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |