2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |