2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
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 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 693 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Freelander | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3191 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
