2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
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 SsangYong Rodius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Rodius would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rodius (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rodius 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 412 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Rodius.
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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. 2008 SsangYong Rodius has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Freelander | Rodius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |