2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tahoe | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2281 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
