2008 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 632 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Phaeton | Kuga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2172 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |