2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mazda 6
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 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 (400 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |