2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
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 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 430 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis 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.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.5 mm |
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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |