2012 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 523 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Aston Martin |
| Model | Phaeton | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2233 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5059 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2881 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
