2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1188 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.

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 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Tahoe Phaeton
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 4172 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 284 HP 330 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 170 km/hour 245 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2419 kg 1231 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 2070 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 90 L


 

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