2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 694 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
