2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Renault Megane

To start off, 2008 Renault Megane is newer by 3 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Megane. 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, 2008 Renault Megane (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Megane 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 2008 Renault Megane
Make Land Rover Renault
Model Freelander Megane
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2489 cc 1869 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 174 HP 118 HP
Torque 240 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.3:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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