2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 784 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
