2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus 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 293 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (151 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (551 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5998 cc |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
