2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
