2016 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost (340 Hp) 2016Overall Score81.5/100
2016 Ford Explorer vs 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2011 • Volkswagen
Phaeton
Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6 V6 (280 Hp) 2011Overall Score82.5/100
WINNER
Volkswagen Phaeton
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 1 points.
81.5–82.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Phaeton
FordMakeVolkswagen
ExplorerModelPhaeton
2016Model year2011
SUVBody typeSedan
7Seats4/5
5Doors4
Performance
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Phaeton
6,4 s0–100 km/h8,6 s
193 km/hTop speed250 km/h
3497 ccEngine displacement3597 cc
340 HPPower280 HP
485 NmTorque370 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Phaeton
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank90 lt
14,7 ltUrban consumption16,5 lt
10,7 ltExtra-urban consumption8,4 lt
13,1 ltAverage consumption11,4 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Phaeton
4x4Drivetrain4x4
6 SelectShiftGears6
255/50 R20Tyre size—
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ExplorerSpecificationVolkswagen Phaeton
5019 mmLength5059 mm
1988 mmWidth1903 mm
1788 mmHeight1450 mm
—Weight2154/2248 Kg
2860 mmWheelbase2881 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2016 Ford Explorer and 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Volkswagen Phaeton leads the E-Kıyasla score by 1 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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