Toyota Land Cruiser J200 vs Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90: specs side by side

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

Toyota · 2007–2021

Land Cruiser J200

Version (5 versions)

Power: 227 kW309 PS
Kerb mass: -

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Mitsubishi · 2006–2021

Pajero V80/V90

D PI 342

Version (6 versions)

Power: 118 kW160 PS
Kerb mass: 2,355 kg

Version spec sheet All generations

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At a glance

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

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

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

In plain words

Toyota Land Cruiser J200 has more power: 227 kW (309 PS) against 118 kW (160 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90. Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is 90 mm longer than Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 (4,990 mm vs 4,900 mm). Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 has the bigger boot: 663 l against 655 l. Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the older design (from 2006); Toyota Land Cruiser J200 arrived in 2007. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the pick for city; the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Land Cruiser J200 · Pajero V80/V90

	Land Cruiser J200	Pajero V80/V90
Length	4,990 mm196.5 in †	4,900 mm192.9 in −90 mm −3.5 in −1.8%
Width	1,980 mm78.0 in †	1,875 mm73.8 in −105 mm −4.1 in −5.3%
Height	1,970 mm77.6 in †	1,890 mm74.4 in −80 mm −3.1 in −4.1%
Wheelbase	2,850 mm112.2 in †	2,780 mm109.4 in −70 mm −2.8 in −2.5%
Boot	655 l23.1 cu ft †	663 l23.4 cu ft +8 l +0.3 cu ft +1.2%
Fits a standard garage?	Too wide	Tight

Difference vs Land Cruiser J200 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.

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

Full specifications

General
	Toyota Land Cruiser J200	Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90
Version	4.6 · petrol · 227 kW (309 PS)	3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS)
Production years	2007–2021	2006–2021
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.	227 kW (309 PS) 304 hp Better	118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp
Power, all versions	173–286 kW (235–389 PS) 232–384 hp	118–184 kW (160–250 PS) 158–247 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	439 Nm 324 lb-ft Better	381 Nm 281 lb-ft
Power per tonne	No data	50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	4,600 cc 4.6 l	4 cyl
Gearbox	6-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drive	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,990 mm 196.5 in †	4,900 mm 192.9 in
Width	1,980 mm 78.0 in †	1,875 mm 73.8 in
Height	1,970 mm 77.6 in †	1,890 mm 74.4 in
Wheelbase	2,850 mm 112.2 in †	2,780 mm 109.4 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	2,355 kg 5,192 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	655 l 23.1 cu ft †	663 l 23.4 cu ft

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

† from another version of this generation.