2005 Hummer H2 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Hummer H2 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Hummer H2. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Hummer H2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hummer H2 weights approximately 738 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 Hummer H2 (495 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. 2005 Hummer H2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hummer H2 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Hummer | Volkswagen |
| Model | H2 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2904 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 90 L |
