2007 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1495 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Polo | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Polo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
