2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 372 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 308 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |