2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |