2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
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 Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | Etude |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |