2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B3000 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 181 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda B3000 | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | B3000 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4130 cc |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |