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
- 180 kW245 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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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
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Volkswagen Touareg II has more power: 180 kW (245 PS) against 173 kW (235 PS) for Toyota Land Cruiser J200. 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 Volkswagen Touareg II yet, so some checks above leave it out.
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% |
| 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Touareg II | Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.0 · diesel · 180 kW (245 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. | 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp |
| Power, all versions | 150–275 kW (204–374 PS) 201–369 hp | 173–286 kW (235–389 PS) 232–384 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,000 cc 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. | No data | 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).
† from another version of this generation.