2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GS (245 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 937 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS.
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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (312 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Freelander | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |