2005 Peugeot 607 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 607 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 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 607. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 257 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 607. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 607 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 607 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
