Land Rover Defender OCTA vs Toyota Prado

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Land Rover Defender OCTA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Land Rover Defender OCTA features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Prado gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Prado. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

Drivetrain

The Land Rover Defender OCTA uses a 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid producing 467kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4 seconds.

The Toyota Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Defender OCTA has the clear power advantage at 467kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Defender OCTA is 5.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Land Rover Defender OCTA measures 4,813mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 177mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Defender OCTA generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg 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 Toyota Prado's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Land Rover Defender OCTA costs about $3,734 a year (13.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,568 a year less for the Toyota Prado.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Land Rover Defender OCTA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Prado).

Where each one leads

The Land Rover Defender OCTA: more power (467kW against 150kW).

The Toyota Prado: the lower starting price ($72,500 against $304,500) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $3,734).

The Verdict

Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 55

The Toyota Prado scores 77 to the Land Rover Defender OCTA's 55 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Prado ahead by 50 points), performance (Land Rover Defender OCTA ahead by 47 points), value (Toyota Prado ahead by 37 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Prado costs about $1,568 less (7.6 L/100km against 13.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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