Toyota Land Cruiser J200 vs Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Toyota · 2007–2021
Land Cruiser J200
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,581 kg
Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Mitsubishi · 2006–2021
Pajero V80/V90
- Power
- 118 kW160 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,355 kg
Version spec sheet All generations
Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0At 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
- 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 J200 has more power: 173 kW (235 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 is lighter by 226 kg (2,355 kg vs 2,581 kg). 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 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.
| Stat | Land Cruiser J200 | Pajero V80/V90 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 414 | D · 342 |
| Power | 38 | 29 |
| Grip | 35 | 21 |
| Handling | 22 | 29 |
| Top speed | 39 | 32 |
| Launch | 39 | 23 |
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 Land Cruiser J2004.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 PS) 16.10 sat 133 km/h
- 2 Pajero V80/V903.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 18.06 sat 121 km/h · +1.96 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| 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% |
| Kerb weight | 2,581 kg5,690 lb | 2,355 kg5,192 lb −226 kg −498 lb −8.8% |
| 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.
Full specifications
| Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 4.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 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. | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 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. | No data | 381 Nm 281 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated Better | 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 4,400 cc 4.4 l | 4 cyl |
| Gearbox | No data | 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. | 2,581 kg 5,690 lb | 2,355 kg 5,192 lb Better |
| 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 |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).