2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 623 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fusion | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
