2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 1181 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 2013 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Freelander | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
