2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2012 Holden Cruze is newer by 3 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Holden Cruze. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Cruze.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Cruze. 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 (317 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (153 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Cruze 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Holden Cruze | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Freelander | Cruze |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 153 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1477 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |