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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Side view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Toyota Land Cruiser

2021

Volkswagen Virtus

2022

Side view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
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Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The figures show the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 41.9 cm longer in comparison to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, which is a significant difference. Head-on, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser looks significantly wider, extending 24.8 cm further than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser towers 44.3 cm above the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits 5.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 19.9 cm shorter between the axles than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Measurements

Length

498 cm (+41.9)

456.1 cm

Height

195 cm (+44.3)

150.7 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm (+24.8)

175.2 cm

Ground clearance

23.5 cm (+19.9)

17.9 cm

Wheelbase

285 cm (+2)

265.1 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

498 cm

2.6 cm longer than the average SUV

456.1 cm

16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Height

195 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average SUV

150.7 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm

4.3 cm wider than the average SUV

175.2 cm

7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan

Ground clearance

23.5 cm

1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

17.9 cm

3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

285 cm

5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV

265.1 cm

13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Front view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus features a 521 L (VDA) boot with the seats up, which is above average for its category. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 1,050 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is below average compared to the class average for suv.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

521 L

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

N/A

1,050 L

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

N/A

154.8 L per m

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

N/A

88.4 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

521 L

46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Rear view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. When comparing the two, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 1.7 m more room to U-turn than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,395 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared to 2022 Volkswagen Virtus.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.8 m (+1.7)

10.1 m

Curb weight

2,495 kg (+1,395)

1,100 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.8 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV

10.1 m

1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

2,495 kg

48 kg heavier than the average SUV

1,100 kg

422 kg lighter than the average Sedan

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

100%

0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV

109%

9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus fit in a standard parking space?

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

37.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26 cm

2022 Volkswagen Virtus parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

49.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

46.5 cm

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