2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 263 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (266 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2792 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1752 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |