2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
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 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 531 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Freelander | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
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 | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |