2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
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 Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 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 192 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (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 Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |