2011 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
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 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
| Model | Freelander | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
