2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
