2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |