2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |