2012 Opel Combo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2012 Opel Combo and 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Combo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Combo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Opel Combo | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Combo | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |