2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C5 would be higher. Both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2009 Land Rover Freelander are equipped with a 2,179 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 981 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C5 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |