2004 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Passat | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
