2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Volvo S80 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 35 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.
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, 2008 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 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 | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Freelander | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |