2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 64 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 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 2012 Volkswagen Eos. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Volkswagen Eos has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Eos |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2578 mm |