2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
