2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 798 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Freelander | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |