2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,540 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 1352 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3540 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
