Land Rover Freelander 2003 vs Kia Sportage 2004

 
Land Rover Freelander
2003 - 2007
Kia Sportage
2004 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 112 HP112 HP
Torque: 260 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.4 seconds13.8 seconds
Land Rover Freelander and Kia Sportage have the same engine power, but Land Rover Freelander torque is 15 NM more than Kia Sportage. Land Rover Freelander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.67.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.2 l/100km
By specification Land Rover Freelander consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Freelander could require 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Land Rover Freelander consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage.
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway980 km on highway
720 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.35 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.72 m1.70 m
Both cars are similar in size. Land Rover Freelander is 7 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 1 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Freelander is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data667 litres
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Land Rover Freelander is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Land Rover Freelander can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0002`210
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 28004000
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Land Rover Freelander has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Kia Sportage has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
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