1993 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Volkswagen Passat
When comparing the 1993 Land Rover Defender's and the 1993 Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 1993 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1993 Land Rover Defender's and the 1993 Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Land Rover Defender is a better car than the 1993 Volkswagen Passat.
1993 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Volkswagen Passat Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1993 Land Rover Defender loses 46.2 percent of its value and the 1993 Volkswagen Passat loses 48 percent of its value. This means the 1993 Land Rover Defender retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1993 Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1993 Land Rover Defender’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the 1993 Volkswagen Passat base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Defender is rated to deliver an average of 10 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 220 miles. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. This gives the 1993 Volkswagen Passat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1993 Land Rover Defender. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1993 Volkswagen Passat has an average safety rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
27600 - 185451
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.462199
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.479679
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.048 / 10
Reliability:
7.704001 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Land Rover Defender Rankings
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17 out of / 29Ranking
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20 out of / 27Ranking
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31 out of / 54Ranking
37 out of / 61Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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1 out of / 2Ranking
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1993 Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
110
1993 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
GL, GLX V6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 42000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 4750 rpm
Torque:
227 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 11 / 10
Range (city/hwy):
180 / 220 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4840 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
90 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2985 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available