2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR2 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |