2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Forester | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
