2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. 2007 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 GMC Sierra | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Sierra | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |