2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |