Fiat Freemont 2011 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Fiat Freemont) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Highlander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Highlander is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Freemont engine produces 79 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, but torque is 13 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Due to the lower power, Fiat Freemont reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 10.6 | |
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The Fiat Freemont is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Freemont consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the Fiat Freemont over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Freemont gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Highlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Fiat Freemont is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Freemont is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1461 litres | 2370 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Highlander has more luggage space (by 246 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 909 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 5.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Freemont is 5.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Fiat Freemont can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 21 400 | |
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