2011 Peugeot 3008 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Peugeot 3008. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Peugeot 3008 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 71 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 3008.
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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 3008. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 3008 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 3008 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:
| 2011 Peugeot 3008 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 3008 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4365 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1837 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1639 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2613 mm | 2670 mm |
