2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Volvo S80
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 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 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 1028 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80.
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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80. 2008 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Freelander | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
