Land Rover Defender 90 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Land Rover Defender 90 starts from $98,400 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $410.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $108,240 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 90 by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Defender 90 features a 11.4-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 Land Rover Defender 90 stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. The Toyota LandCruiser 300 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 90 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 90 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 90 measures 4,323mm long on a 2,587mm wheelbase, 657mm 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 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 303L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90 and $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90) vs $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length.