2006 Mazda 5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 5 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 5.
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 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 5 | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
