2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
