2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Land Cruiser | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1421 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 45 L |