2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | CR-V | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |