2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model HHR Land Cruiser
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 4671 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 260 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 16.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 96 L


 

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