2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
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 Volkswagen Multivan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Multivan would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Multivan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |