2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 132 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |
