2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Polo | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Polo | Freelander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |