2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic
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 Renault Grand Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 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. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 84 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. (101 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 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 | 2005 Renault Grand Scenic | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Grand Scenic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 101 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |