2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Freelander and 2008 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 436 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon 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 | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Freelander | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
