2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 2400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |