2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 2 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Freelander | Sonata |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2794 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |