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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (205 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (70700 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW Tiguan?

Toyota Land Cruiser

VW Tiguan

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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 Tiguan has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 9.20 L per 100 km.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a evident edge – offering 272 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Land Cruiser pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is clearly lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 1011 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers somewhat more room – 742 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs slightly better – up to 1895 L, which is about 245 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Land Cruiser barely noticeable takes the win – 540 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is decisively ahead 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.

Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Tiguan

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Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
70700 - 79300 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
278 - 284 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2610 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4925 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1935 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2755 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.