2005 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A6 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
