2007 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Phaeton | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
