2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cruze | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 93 L |
