2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1261 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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 Ford Escape. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |