2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 911 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
