2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Volvo V50 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50 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 417 kg more than 2009 Volvo V50.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V50. 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 (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 62 L |