2011 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 815 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Phaeton | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2315 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3001 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
