2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Opel Astra 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra 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 690 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Astra. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |