2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (551 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
