2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1267 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Edge. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
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2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Edge | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |