2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 872 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
