2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
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 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 452 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |