Dodge Magnum (2004 – 2007) vs Volkswagen Phaeton (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Dodge Magnum is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 6.1 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,750 kg against 2,124 kg. At 5,179 mm, the Volkswagen Phaeton is 157 mm longer than the Dodge Magnum.
| Specification |
Dodge
Magnum
2004 – 2007
|
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 193 – 425 hp | 241 – 420 hp |
| Torque | 258 – 570 Nm | 315 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 10.7 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 249 km/h | 239 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 – 15.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,022 mm | 5,179 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,048 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,750 – 1,935 kg | 2,124 – 2,462 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.