2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Freelander | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
