2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 361 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |