Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 227kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 5mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 81L 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.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 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: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 227kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 700L).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 60

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 31 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 24 points). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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