2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (238 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |