2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |
