Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Land Rover Discovery starts from $116,006 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 $18,016.

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 $127,607 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Discovery by roughly $1,570 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 Discovery 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 Discovery stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Discovery gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

The Land Rover Discovery uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 257kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 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 Land Rover Discovery has the clear power advantage at 257kW vs 227kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Discovery is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Discovery measures 4,956mm long on a 2,923mm wheelbase, 24mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Discovery generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Land Rover Discovery and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 442L advantage. The Land Rover Discovery seats 7 vs 5.

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 $2,223/year for the Land Rover Discovery and $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Discovery.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Discovery) vs $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Land Rover Discovery saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Discovery) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Land Rover Discovery)—.