Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Audi Q7

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $102,296. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $4,306.

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 $107,789 and $112,526 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Audi Q7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 92% for the Audi Q7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 7 in the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 misses.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q7 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 uses a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 producing 227kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Audi Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 measures 4,980mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 72mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 740L in the Audi Q7, giving the Audi Q7 a 40L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q7 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 $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and $2,622/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,622 (Audi Q7). The Audi Q7 saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length.