2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S 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 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (420 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1274 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S. 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 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (551 Nm). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Phaeton | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2449 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2659 mm |
