2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 9 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 444 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Passat |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |