2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC90 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 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (208 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2006 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
