2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (167 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Outlander | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 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 Length | 4860 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |