2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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2008 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
Model | Legacy | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |