2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1401 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Passat. 2002 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |