2009 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Phaeton | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2315 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3001 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
