2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 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 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freelander | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
