2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Freelander | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
