2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1333 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Laguna | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
