Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Land Rover Defender 90

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Defender 90 opens at $98,400. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $410.

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 $108,240 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Defender 90 by roughly $3,560 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Land Rover Defender 90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 85% for the Land Rover Defender 90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Land Rover Defender 90 packs more ADAS features with 7 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 6 in the Land Rover Defender 90. The Land Rover Defender 90 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 Land Rover Defender 90 gets a 13.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Land Rover Defender 90. The Land Rover Defender 90 counters with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and heated front seats. 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 Land Rover Defender 90 responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 570Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 90 is 0.6s 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, 657mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 90 at 4,323mm (2,587mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 303L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 90 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 $2,309/year for the Land Rover Defender 90. That is a $712 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,309 (Land Rover Defender 90). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $712 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 (Land Rover Defender 90). Both match on warranty length.