2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Volvo S60
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 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (206 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S60. 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
