2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
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 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 10 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
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 | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |