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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW Transporter Transporter?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,476 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 543 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries substantially more – 1,259 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 509 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is far ahead overall 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Transporter Transporter

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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 Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

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