2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio 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 3,191 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 169 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Clio.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Clio. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Clio 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 | 2012 Renault Clio | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Clio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |