2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mazda 6
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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |