Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 6 on 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 measures 4,980mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 188mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 355L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota LandCruiser 300's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $371 a year less for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $97,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,537).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 73

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Volkswagen Tayron's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 27 points), performance (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 22 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $371 less (7.6 L/100km against 8.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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