Volvo XC90 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Volvo XC90 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volvo XC90 by roughly $1,140 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 Volvo XC90 features a 11.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC90 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo XC90 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the Volvo XC90 and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

The Volvo XC90 uses a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 producing 183kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC90 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC90 measures 4,953mm long on a 2,984mm wheelbase, 27mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 810L in the Volvo XC90 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Volvo XC90 a 110L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

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 $2,309/year for the Volvo XC90 and $2,537/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Volvo XC90.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Volvo XC90) vs $2,537 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Volvo XC90 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length.