2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover LR3 and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Land Rover LR3. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR3 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |