Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar opens at $97,779. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the more affordable entry point by $211.

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 $107,557 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Land Rover Range Rover Velar by roughly $1,570 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 Range Rover Velar gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar counters with wireless charging, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 does not offer. 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 Range Rover Velar offers leather.

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 Range Rover Velar responds with a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 1.1s 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, 183mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar at 4,797mm (2,874mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 1,100kg 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 $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar saves you roughly $314 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 Range Rover Velar). Both match on warranty length.