Jeep Wrangler (1996 – 2006) vs Land Rover Freelander (1998 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 177 hp at most. The Land Rover Freelander is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 174 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Land Rover Freelander is 465 mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler dates from 1996 – 2006, the Land Rover Freelander from 1998 – 2000.
| Specification |
Jeep
Wrangler
1996 – 2006
|
Land Rover
Freelander
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2006 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 118 – 177 hp | 98 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 305 Nm | 165 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 14.1 s | 11.1 – 14.6 s |
| Top speed | 142 – 174 km/h | 155 – 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 7.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,914 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,375 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,485 kg | 1,355 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.