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 $1,425 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.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Defender 90 gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. 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.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Defender 90 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 90.

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 $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Defender 90.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90). The Land Rover Defender 90 saves you roughly $285 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.