2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |