2009 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Forte would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Forte 2010 Land Rover Freelander
Make Kia Land Rover
Model Forte Freelander
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 156 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 401 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1228 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4529 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1775 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1461 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 68 L


 

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