2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 261 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rainier | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 2356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
