2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 66 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 2010 Citroen C5. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5. 2010 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | Freelander | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
