2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane 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 340 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |