2010 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Citi | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Citi | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1423 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
