2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Acadia.
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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acadia | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
