2009 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2009 Hyundai i20 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 138 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Phaeton | i20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3001 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
