2003 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Passat | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
