2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
