2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Citi |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 49 L |