Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Land Rover Defender | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 296 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.7 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 188.9 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 73.0 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 77.5 in | 55.8 in | 21.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4815 lb. | 3854 lb. | 961 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 56.0 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.6 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 54.7 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.3 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 65.8 ft3 |
2021 Land Rover Defender Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As a two-row vehicle, the Defender provides plenty of room. But if you want to use the third-row seat (optional on the four-door), the second row folks will need to slide forward a few inches, such that both rear rows end up with marginal legroom. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Ignore the 197.6-inch length on the spec sheet, as ten of these inches are taken up by the external spare. Without the spare, the Land Rover 110 is merely 187.4 inches long--insufficient for three spacious rows. Even with transverse powertrains, three-row crossovers tend to be as lengthy as the Defender with the spare included. One good way to maximize space in a relatively stubby vehicle is to mount the seats high so legs angle downward rather than forward, and the Defender's second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. The third-row seat is not. There is plenty of headroom back there, so space constraints didn't force a low seat. There must have been another reason, such as the amount of space available for the folding mechanism. You might think that the third-row seat is intended for only occasional use, but Land Rover has given it seat heaters and its own HVAC fan control. All of this said, even a tight third row is better than none at all if you need to carry seven people. And none at all is what you can get in the Wrangler, Bronco, or G-Wagen. If you only occasionally need to carry a sixth person, the Defender alone offers the option of a front center jump seat in place of the console. What's more, this option is offered in the shorter wheelbase two-door Defender as well as in the four-door. see full Land Rover Defender review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Land Rover Defender.
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |