2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Land Rover Freelander and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
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2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Freelander | GTD |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |