Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) or Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)?

2006–2021 vs 2002–2009 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm, Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 4,850 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Pajero IV (V80) 663 l, Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 620 l.
Lowest consumption: Pajero IV (V80) 8.3 l/100 km, Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 9 l/100 km.
Power: Pajero IV (V80) 118–184 kW, Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 120–183 kW.
Standard equipment: Pajero IV (V80) 33 items (Inform), Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 29 items (Luna).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021 · 12 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)2002–2009 · 6 engines · Luna, Sol, Executive, TerraSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021no listings	Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)2002–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,385 mm–4,900 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,850 mm
Width	Width1,875 mm	Width1,875 mm
Height	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm	Height1,855 mm–1,890 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,545 mm–2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,455 mm–2,790 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance225 mm–235 mm	Ground clearance220 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume215 l–663 l	Trunk volume620 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,075 kg–2,295 kg	Curb weight1,895 kg–2,075 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank69 l–88 l	Fuel tank87 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2021	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power118–184 kW (160–250 hp)	Power120–183 kW (163–249 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.8	Displacement (l)2.7–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 3.2 DI-D	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 3.0 D-4D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.3 s · 3.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 4.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsInform · Luna
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Inform	Items in the base trim29 · Luna
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim60 · Instyle	Items in the top trim41 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior6 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) or Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm, Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 4,850 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,790 mm. Boot: 663 vs 620 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) or Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) uses 8.3 l/100 km (3.2 DI-D); the most frugal Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 9 l/100 km (3.0 D-4D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) or Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6); the strongest Toyota Land Cruiser 120 (J120) 183 kW (249 hp) (4.0 V6).

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