Kia Sportage 2004 vs Land Rover Freelander 2003

 
Kia Sportage
2004 - 2005
Land Rover Freelander
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 112 HP112 HP
Torque: 245 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.8 seconds14.4 seconds
Kia Sportage and Land Rover Freelander have the same engine power, but Kia Sportage torque is 15 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.17.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.1 l/100km
By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway880 km on highway
700 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
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)

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonUsed only for this car
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: 4.35 m4.42 m
Width: 1.80 m1.81 m
Height: 1.70 m1.72 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 7 cm shorter than the Land Rover Freelander, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 667 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.8 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2102`000
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 40002800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • timing belt engine
  • better manoeuvrability
Land Rover Freelander has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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