2007 Toyota Auris vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Auris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Auris would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Auris. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Auris weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Auris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Auris | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Auris | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.8:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 180 L |
