Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Chevrolet Impala 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Impala) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 214 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 10 HP more power than Chevrolet Impala, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Chevrolet Impala. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Chevrolet Impala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Impala, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Impala, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 527 litres | |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage space. Volkswagen Phaeton has 27 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Impala. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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