Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Genesis GV80

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Genesis GV80 opens at $119,000. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $21,010.

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 $130,900 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Genesis GV80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 91% for the Genesis GV80.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 10 in the Genesis GV80. The Genesis GV80 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 Genesis GV80 gets a 27-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, 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 Genesis GV80 responds with a Petrol making 279kW and 530Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 227kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 3.0s 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, 40mm longer than the Genesis GV80 at 4,940mm (2,955mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 735L in the Genesis GV80, giving the Genesis GV80 a 35L advantage. The Genesis GV80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg 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 $2,936/year for the Genesis GV80. That is a $85 annual difference in favour of the Genesis GV80.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,936 (Genesis GV80). The Genesis GV80 saves you roughly $85 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 (Genesis GV80). Both match on warranty length.