2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 547 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 3. 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) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (183 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |