Volkswagen Touareg II vs Toyota Land Cruiser J200: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen · 2010–2018
Touareg II
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,179 kg

Toyota · 2007–2021
Land Cruiser J200
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,581 kg
Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Touareg II 1 Land Cruiser J200 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
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 69 kW/t vs 67 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 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). Volkswagen Touareg II is lighter by 402 kg (2,179 kg vs 2,581 kg). 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.
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 | Touareg II | Land Cruiser J200 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 453 | C · 414 |
| Power | 38 | 38 |
| Grip | 40 | 35 |
| Handling | 39 | 22 |
| Top speed | 40 | 39 |
| Launch | 40 | 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 Touareg II3.0 · diesel · 150 kW (204 PS) 16.00 sat 134 km/h
- 2 Land Cruiser J2004.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 PS) 16.10 sat 133 km/h · +0.10 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Touareg II | Land Cruiser J200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,795 mm188.8 in | 4,990 mm196.5 in +195 mm +7.7 in +4.1% |
| Width | 1,940 mm76.4 in | 1,980 mm78.0 in +40 mm +1.6 in +2.1% |
| Height | 1,709 mm67.3 in | 1,970 mm77.6 in +261 mm +10.3 in +15.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm113.9 in | 2,850 mm112.2 in −43 mm −1.7 in −1.5% |
| Kerb weight | 2,179 kg4,804 lb | 2,581 kg5,690 lb +402 kg +886 lb +18.4% |
| Boot | 580 l20.5 cu ft | 655 l23.1 cu ft +75 l +2.6 cu ft +12.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs Touareg II (±). 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
| Volkswagen Touareg II | Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.0 · diesel · 150 kW (204 PS) | 4.4 · diesel · 173 kW (235 PS) |
| Production years | 2010–2018 | 2007–2021 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 150–275 kW (204–374 PS) 201–369 hp | 173–286 kW (235–389 PS) 232–384 hp |
| Power per tonne | 69 kW/t 84 hp/ton calculated | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 4,400 cc 4.4 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm 188.8 in | 4,990 mm 196.5 in |
| Width | 1,940 mm 76.4 in | 1,980 mm 78.0 in |
| Height | 1,709 mm 67.3 in | 1,970 mm 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm 113.9 in | 2,850 mm 112.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 2,179 kg 4,804 lb Better | 2,581 kg 5,690 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 580 l 20.5 cu ft | 655 l 23.1 cu ft Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).