2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
