2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Freelander | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
