2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | i30 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
