Kia EV3 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Kia EV3 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 83% for the Kia EV3 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Kia EV3 features a 12.3-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 Kia EV3 stands out with wireless charging and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Kia EV3 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 680mm 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 460L in the Kia EV3 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 240L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 3,000kg 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); the Kia EV3's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/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.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV3: the lower starting price ($47,600 against $97,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 460L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 500kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 76

The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Toyota LandCruiser 300's 76 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 41 points), value (Kia EV3 ahead by 27 points). Boot space with the seats up: 460L in the Kia EV3, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV3, 5 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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