2007 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Citi | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | Citi | Freelander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 857 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |