2012 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 184 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC. 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 2013 Volkswagen CC. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | CC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
