2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (149 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Freelander 2005 Volkswagen Polo
Make Land Rover Volkswagen
Model Freelander Polo
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2491 cc 1423 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 149 HP
Torque 240 Nm 115 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 kg 1060 kg
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 45 L


 

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