Toyota Land Cruiser J200 vs Volkswagen Touareg II: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2007–2021
Land Cruiser J200
- Power
- 280 kW381 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Volkswagen · 2010–2018
Touareg II
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,179 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Land Cruiser J200 1 Touareg II 1
- Family Land Cruiser J200 Boot: 655 l vs 580 l
- City Touareg II Length: 4,795 mm vs 4,990 mm; Width: 1,940 mm vs 1,980 mm
- 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: 280 kW (381 PS) against 150 kW (204 PS) for Volkswagen Touareg II. Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is 195 mm longer than Volkswagen Touareg II (4,990 mm vs 4,795 mm). Toyota Land Cruiser J200 has the bigger boot: 655 l against 580 l. Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is the older design (from 2007); Volkswagen Touareg II arrived in 2010. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 is the pick for family; the Volkswagen Touareg II is the pick for city. 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 | Touareg II | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,990 mm196.5 in † | 4,795 mm188.8 in −195 mm −7.7 in −3.9% |
| Width | 1,980 mm78.0 in † | 1,940 mm76.4 in −40 mm −1.6 in −2.0% |
| Height | 1,970 mm77.6 in † | 1,709 mm67.3 in −261 mm −10.3 in −13.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm112.2 in † | 2,893 mm113.9 in +43 mm +1.7 in +1.5% |
| Boot | 655 l23.1 cu ft † | 580 l20.5 cu ft −75 l −2.6 cu ft −11.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
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.
Full specifications
| Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | Volkswagen Touareg II | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 5.7 · 280 kW (381 PS) | 3.0 · diesel · 150 kW (204 PS) |
| Production years | 2007–2021 | 2010–2018 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 280 kW (381 PS) 375 hp Better | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp |
| Power, all versions | 173–286 kW (235–389 PS) 232–384 hp | 150–275 kW (204–374 PS) 201–369 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 5,700 cc · 8 cyl 5.7 l | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,990 mm 196.5 in † | 4,795 mm 188.8 in |
| Width | 1,980 mm 78.0 in † | 1,940 mm 76.4 in |
| Height | 1,970 mm 77.6 in † | 1,709 mm 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm 112.2 in † | 2,893 mm 113.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 2,179 kg 4,804 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 655 l 23.1 cu ft † Better | 580 l 20.5 cu ft |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.