2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Seat Leon
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 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon 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 1298 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Freelander | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
