Compare performance (205 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW Touareg?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Touareg is a bit cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,684 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touareg uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.
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 Touareg offers clearly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Touareg is slightly lighter – 2,059 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers barely more boot space – 810 L compared to 742 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries barely more – 751 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.
The VW Touareg 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.
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.
detailsVolkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.
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Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
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Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
278 - 282 g/km
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co2
119 - 239 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
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Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
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Width
1,984 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
685 - 750 kg
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Payload
550 - 751 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
205 HP
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Power HP
231 - 462 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 Nm
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Torque
450 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
151 kW
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Power kW
170 - 340 kW
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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