Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts from $97,779 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the more affordable entry point by $211.

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 $107,557 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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.

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The Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Range Rover Velar stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate, Meridian 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD 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 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar measures 4,797mm long on a 2,874mm wheelbase, 183mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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