2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Jetta |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |