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VW Passat vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (272 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Land Rover Defender?
VW Passat vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Passat
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Passat is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,395 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Passat offers significantly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 87 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.
Passat
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 727 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more boot space – 786 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £36,500
VW Passat
VW Passat
Land Rover Defender
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VW Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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VW Passat
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,849 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Land Rover
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