2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 538 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Sonata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Sonata | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |