2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 86 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |