2006 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 173 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 542 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Phaeton | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
