Land Rover LR4 (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2009) Specs

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2012 Land Rover LR4 and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Land Rover LR4	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	106.7 in	6.9 in
Length	190.1 in	188.0 in	2.1 in
Width	75.4 in	71.7 in	3.7 in
Height	74.1 in	59.7 in	14.4 in
Curb Weight	5659 lb.	3512 lb.	2147 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.3 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	55.7 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	42.4 in	38.6 in	3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.2 in	54.6 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.7 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	40.1 in	0.0 in	40.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	42.8 in	0.0 in	42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Total Legroom	116.3 in (over 3 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	35.8 ft³	-25.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.5 ft³	35.8	8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.4 ft³	61.7 ft³	25.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Land Rover LR4

2012 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Perfect family car. fold down seats that, because of the raised headline, are usable by adults. large cargo area, 3rd row a/c.... see full Land Rover LR4 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review

2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review

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