Audi Q5 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 76: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Audi Q5
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 5.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
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Toyota LandCruiser 300
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel Twin-Turbo V6
- Power
- 227kW
- Economy
- 8.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 700L
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$80,900RRP
- with the Toyota LandCruiser 300's standard kit: $80,900 (nothing to add)
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q5 TFSI FWD SUV
$80,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
$91,712 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $401 a week in repayments ($91,712 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 GX
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q5 starts $17,090 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$401/wk(≈$1,738/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q5 at $91,712 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Audi Q5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q5, against 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q5 and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q5 and 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q5
- REC-006609 · published 14 May 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pre-tensioners may not operate as intended resulting in increased seat belt slack and reduced occupant restraint performance.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005077 · published 17 Mar 2022Due to its installation position, if there is liquid or liquid droplets spilt on the rear seat bench the control unit for network management may become damaged and fail.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2021
- REC-001665 · published 3 Sep 2021Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- 14 more on the model page.
Toyota LandCruiser 300
- REC-006549 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming issue, the transmission may rev faster than intended causing a loss of motive power and transmission fluid to leak.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005908 · published 27 Feb 2024Due to a design issue, the transmission control module may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005409 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, if the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is turned off, it may not default to the ON setting the next time the vehicle is started.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q5 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q5 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 263mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 180L advantage.
For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $1,625 a year (5.7 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $912 a year less for the Audi Q5.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Audi Q5), no data (Toyota LandCruiser 300).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $97,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $2,537).
The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Level at 76: here's what splits them
The Audi Q5 and Toyota LandCruiser 300 are level on the CarSorted Score at 76 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 30 points), practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 25 points), performance (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $912 less (5.7 L/100km against 8.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Audi Q5, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$401/wk(≈$1,738/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q5 at $91,712 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q5 and Toyota LandCruiser 300?
The Audi Q5 is the cheapest at $80,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota LandCruiser 300 by $17,090.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi Q5 uses the least fuel at 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Toyota LandCruiser 300 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the largest boot at 700L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 makes the most power at 227kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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