2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Passat | Freelander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |