Land Rover Defender (2023) vs. Volkswagen CC (2012) Specs

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2023 Land Rover Defender and 2012 Volkswagen CC Specifications

Model Year	2023	2012
Model	Land Rover Defender	Volkswagen CC
Engine	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750
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	5735 lb.	3854 lb.	1881 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 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

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