2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle
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 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 2,461 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 115 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 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 2461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1885 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |