2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Toyota Prius

To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Prius. 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Freelander 2008 Toyota Prius
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Freelander Prius
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2491 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 110 HP
Torque 240 Nm 111 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 4.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 45 L


 

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