2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |