2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (218 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V50. 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
