Toyota LandCruiser 300 vs Volvo EX90

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX90 opens at $106,990. That makes the Toyota LandCruiser 300 the more affordable entry point by $9,000.

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 $117,689 respectively.

The Volvo EX90 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota LandCruiser 300, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Volvo EX90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 92% for the Volvo EX90.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 Volvo EX90.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX90 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins 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 Volvo EX90 offers nordico/microtech. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 4-zone in the Volvo EX90.

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 Volvo EX90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 227kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX90 is 1.8s 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, 57mm shorter than the Volvo EX90 at 5,037mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 384L in the Volvo EX90, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 316L advantage. The Volvo EX90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX90). Both match on warranty length.