2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Durango | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
