Ford Explorer vs Land Rover Freelander
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Land Rover Freelander
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Active 100A | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,465 | $26,830 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $10,302 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $45,275 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $64,810 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 637 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal (best) | 16.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 174 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 177 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.3 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 85.8 cu ft (best) | 46.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,300 lbs (best) | 2,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 901 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,640 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | 7.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in (best) | 101 in |
| Length | 198.8 in (best) | 174.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in (best) | 71.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 72 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExplorerActive 100A | Land Rover FreelanderSE |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 3 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Explorer | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active 100A $38,465 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $26,830 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active 100A $40,465 MSRP | SE3 $26,830 MSRP |
| 3 | Active 200A $40,400 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Active 200A $42,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | ST-Line $44,200 MSRP | — |
| 6 | ST-Line $46,200 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Tremor $49,200 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Tremor $56,460 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Platinum $50,660 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Platinum $52,660 MSRP | — |
| 11 | ST $53,660 MSRP | — |
| 12 | ST $55,660 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Ford Explorer vs Land Rover Freelander FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Explorer vs 2005 Land Rover Freelander on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Land Rover Freelander starts lower at $26,830. Live Ford Explorer listings start at $10,302.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- The 2005 Land Rover Freelander leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,830).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on horsepower in this comparison (400).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Explorer or 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
- The 2027 Ford Explorer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,600).