Land Rover Freelander 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Land Rover Freelander is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Land Rover Freelander is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Passat also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 - 120 HP | 100 - 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 - 210 NM | 148 - 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 - 14.6 seconds | 6.8 - 15 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Passat are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Land Rover Freelander. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 10.2 | 5.5 - 13.0 | |
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Land Rover Freelander petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Land Rover Freelander equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.50 m | |
| Land Rover Freelander is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Freelander is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Freelander is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Land Rover Freelander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`000 | ~ 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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