Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
Model | Land Rover Defender | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.4 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 191.6 in | 6 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 72.2 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 77.5 in | 58.5 in | 19 in |
Curb Weight | 5735 lb. | 3481 lb. | 2254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 56.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 42.4 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 57.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Land Rover Defender.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat.