2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 539 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2169 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
