2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1452 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (268 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | 6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
