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Land Rover Defender (2023) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2017) Specs

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2023 Land Rover Defender and 2017 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

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
 
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

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