2002 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Phaeton | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 308 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
