Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
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 |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |