2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 170 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Clio. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Clio 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 | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |