2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1022 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |