2012 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 794 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lotus |
| Model | Phaeton | Evora |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2233 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5059 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1903 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1901 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2881 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
