2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (221 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (284 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Suzuki | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
