2012 • Volkswagen
Phaeton
Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6 V6 (280 Hp) 2012Overall Score82.5/100
2012 Volkswagen Phaeton vs 2016 Ford Explorer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2016 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost (340 Hp) 2016Overall Score81.5/100
WINNER
Volkswagen Phaeton
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 1 points.
82.5–81.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Volkswagen PhaetonSpecificationFord Explorer
VolkswagenMakeFord
PhaetonModelExplorer
2012Model year2016
SedanBody typeSUV
4/5Seats7
4Doors5
Performance
Volkswagen PhaetonSpecificationFord Explorer
8,6 s0–100 km/h6,4 s
250 km/hTop speed193 km/h
3597 ccEngine displacement3497 cc
280 HPPower340 HP
370 NmTorque485 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Volkswagen PhaetonSpecificationFord Explorer
PetrolFuel typePetrol
90 ltFuel tank70 lt
16,5 ltUrban consumption14,7 lt
8,4 ltExtra-urban consumption10,7 lt
11,4 ltAverage consumption13,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Volkswagen PhaetonSpecificationFord Explorer
4x4Drivetrain4x4
6Gears6 SelectShift
—Tyre size255/50 R20
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Volkswagen PhaetonSpecificationFord Explorer
5059 mmLength5019 mm
1903 mmWidth1988 mm
1450 mmHeight1788 mm
2154/2248 KgWeight—
2881 mmWheelbase2860 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2012 Volkswagen Phaeton and 2016 Ford Explorer 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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