2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |