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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (205 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (70700 £ vs 64300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW Touareg?

Toyota Land Cruiser

VW Touareg

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Touareg has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 64300 £, while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6398 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touareg manages with 5.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 5.40 L per 100 km.

Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Touareg has a significantly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 257 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 7.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touareg pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Land Cruiser @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In curb weight, VW Touareg is evident lighter – 2059 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 551 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers barely noticeable more room – 810 L compared to 742 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs slight better – up to 1895 L, which is about 95 L more than the VW Touareg.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg evident takes the win – 751 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Touareg shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £64,300
Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 47 - 49 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Touareg

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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 Touareg

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Volkswagen 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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Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Touareg
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Touareg @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
70700 - 79300 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
278 - 284 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 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
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4925 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1935 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
2755 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.