2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 342 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 2012 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sequoia | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
