2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |