2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1301 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Golf | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 543 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |