2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 44 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
