2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sierra | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
