2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1596 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Etude | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | Etude | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3191 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 2708 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |