2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2478 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 92.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 55 L |