2006 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Phaeton | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
