2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
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 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper 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 | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mini |
| Model | Freelander | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
