2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Freelander | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
