2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 133 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
