2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2011 Hyundai ix35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai ix35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix35. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai ix35 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai ix35 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Freelander | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
