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Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

1990–2016 vs 1997–2006 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

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Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016 · 4 engines · Base / Hard Top, County Station Wagon, XS, AdventureSpecifications →Listings →
Land Rover Freelander (L314)1997–2006 · 4 engines · S, GS, ESSpecifications →Listings →
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Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016no listings
Land Rover Freelander (L314)1997–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length3,883 mm–4,599 mmLength4,438 mm
Width1,790 mmWidth1,809 mm
Height1,996 mm–2,035 mmHeight1,770 mm
Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,794 mmWheelbase2,557 mm
Ground clearance215 mmGround clearance200 mm
Trunk volume700 l–1,035 lTrunk volume755 l
Curb weight1,785 kg–2,055 kgCurb weight1,490 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank60 l–79 lFuel tank59 l
Engines
Production years1990–2016Production years1997–2006
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines4Number of engines4
Power83–90 kW (113–122 hp)Power72–130 kW (98–177 hp)
Displacement (l)2.2–2.5Displacement (l)1.8–2.5
FuelDieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 300 TdiLowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · 2.0 Td4
Best 0–100 km/h14.7 s · 2.4 TD4Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed145 km/hTop speed180 km/h
Trim levelsBase / Hard Top · S
Items in the base trim17 · Base / Hard TopItems in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim31 · AdventureItems in the top trim30 · ES
Equipment · Comfort1 · 4
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails—Roof Rails✓
Tow Hitch✓Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox✓Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

Length: Land Rover Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Land Rover Freelander (L314) 4,438 mm (a 161 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,794 vs 2,557 mm. Boot: 1,035 vs 755 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender (classic) uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 300 Tdi); the most frugal Land Rover Freelander (L314) 7.9 l/100 km (2.0 Td4).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

The strongest Land Rover Defender (classic) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (2.5 Td5); the strongest Land Rover Freelander (L314) 130 kW (177 hp) (2.5 V6).

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