Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado starts from $73,200 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $52,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport the more affordable entry point by $20,210.

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 $80,520 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport by roughly $3,560 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota LandCruiser Prado packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 7 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado uses a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado measures 4,990mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 205mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,785mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Toyota LandCruiser Prado a 259L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,100kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and $2,309/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. That is a $712 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser Prado) vs $2,309 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 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 Prado) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.