2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 7 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 872 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC. 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 2013 Volkswagen CC. 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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
