2008 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2008 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1625 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.

Because 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Volkswagen Ford
Model Phaeton Crown Victoria
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1231 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 72 L


 

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