2009 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW X3 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 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X3 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2009 BMW X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 141 L |