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


 

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