2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (326 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
