2009 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1414 kg more than 2009 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Clio | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
