2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
