2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 63 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2003 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. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1995 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |