2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 898 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2803 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
