2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
