2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (218 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (407 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 407 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |