2003 Volvo V50 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V50. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2003 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Volvo V50 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | V50 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2524 cc | 3191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |