2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 568 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Pajero | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |