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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW ID.Polo?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

  • clearly more trunk space
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VW ID.Polo

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,567 £.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.Polo offers only slightly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is substantially lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 847 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 742 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries clearly more – 750 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
VW ID.Polo

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
VW ID.Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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