Ford Escape 2008 vs Land Rover Freelander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Escape) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Freelander) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Ford Escape engine produces 45 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Land Rover Freelander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escape consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escape could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Freelander 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) | |
| Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Freelander 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
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Ford Escape is smaller. Ford Escape is 2 cm shorter than the Land Rover Freelander, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escape is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 934 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Escape has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Escape has 529 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Freelander. The Land Rover Freelander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escape is 0.5 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Ford Escape can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`986 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7800 | |
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