2010 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Tundra and 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 631 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
