2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Freelander and 2009 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 231 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 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 2009 Volkswagen GTI. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen GTI 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 | 2009 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | GTI |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
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 | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |