Land Rover Freelander 2007 vs Subaru Forester 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Land Rover Freelander) 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 (Subaru Forester) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Land Rover Freelander engine produces 2 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 214 NM more than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Freelander reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Freelander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Freelander consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Land Rover Freelander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Freelander consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Land Rover Freelander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Land Rover Freelander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Land Rover Freelander 2007 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 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.59 m | |
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Land Rover Freelander is larger. Land Rover Freelander is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 17 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Freelander is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 755 litres | 387 litres | |
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Land Rover Freelander has more luggage capacity. Land Rover Freelander has 368 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Freelander is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Land Rover Freelander can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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