2002 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 783 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Phaeton | Venza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 308 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
