2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,324 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 73 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2324 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
