2003 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Phaeton | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
