2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 684 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Outback | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
