2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan.
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 (550 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 23.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
