2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Touareg | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 308 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2524 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
