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Mitsubishi Pajero vs Toyota Land Cruiser: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi · 2006–2021

Pajero V80/V90

D PI 342

Power
118 kW160 PS
Kerb mass
2,355 kg

Version spec sheet

Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota · 2007–2021

Land Cruiser J200

C PI 414

Power
173 kW235 PS
Kerb mass
2,581 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Pajero V80/V90 1 Land Cruiser J200 1

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 663 l vs 655 l
  • City Pajero V80/V90 Width: 1,875 mm vs 1,980 mm
  • Performance Land Cruiser J200 Power per tonne: 67 kW/t vs 50 kW/t
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Toyota Land Cruiser has more power: 173 kW (235 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero. Toyota Land Cruiser is 90 mm longer than Mitsubishi Pajero (4,990 mm vs 4,900 mm). Mitsubishi Pajero is lighter by 226 kg (2,355 kg vs 2,581 kg). Mitsubishi Pajero has the bigger boot: 663 l against 655 l. Mitsubishi Pajero is the older design (from 1982); Toyota Land Cruiser arrived in 2007. Mitsubishi Pajero is still in production; Toyota Land Cruiser is not. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Pajero is the pick for city; the Toyota Land Cruiser is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatPajero V80/V90Land Cruiser J200
PID · 342C · 414
Power 29 38
Grip 21 35
Handling 29 22
Top speed 32 39
Launch 23 39

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Land Cruiser J2004.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 PS) 16.10 sat 133 km/h
  2. 2 Pajero V80/V90Pajero V80/V90 · 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 18.06 sat 121 km/h · +1.96 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Pajero V80/V90 · Land Cruiser J200
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft24 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ftWheelbase 2,780 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,900 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,890 mm6 ft 2 inWheelbase 2,850 mmWheelbase 9 ft 4 inLength 4,990 mmLength 16 ft 4 in1,970 mm6 ft 6 in
Pajero V80/V90Land Cruiser J200
Length 4,900 mm192.9 in 4,990 mm196.5 in +90 mm +3.5 in +1.8%
Width 1,875 mm73.8 in 1,980 mm78.0 in +105 mm +4.1 in +5.6%
Height 1,890 mm74.4 in 1,970 mm77.6 in +80 mm +3.1 in +4.2%
Wheelbase 2,780 mm109.4 in 2,850 mm112.2 in +70 mm +2.8 in +2.5%
Kerb weight 2,355 kg5,192 lb 2,581 kg5,690 lb +226 kg +498 lb +9.6%
Boot 663 l23.4 cu ft 655 l23.1 cu ft −8 l −0.3 cu ft −1.2%
Fits a standard garage? TightToo wide

Difference vs Pajero V80/V90 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Mitsubishi PajeroToyota Land Cruiser
General
Version Pajero V80/V90 · 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 4.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 PS)
Production years 2006–2021 2007–2021
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Japan Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp Better
Power, all versions 62–184 kW (84–250 PS) 83–247 hp 173–286 kW (235–389 PS) 232–384 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 381 Nm 281 lb-ft No data
Power per tonne 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 4 cyl 4,400 cc 4.4 l
Gearbox 5-speed manual No data
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,900 mm 192.9 in 4,990 mm 196.5 in
Width 1,875 mm 73.8 in 1,980 mm 78.0 in
Height 1,890 mm 74.4 in 1,970 mm 77.6 in
Wheelbase 2,780 mm 109.4 in 2,850 mm 112.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 2,355 kg 5,192 lb Better 2,581 kg 5,690 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 663 l 23.4 cu ft 655 l 23.1 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).