2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO 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 2,179 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia RIO. 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 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia RIO has manual transmission. 2013 Kia RIO 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:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Freelander | RIO |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
