Audi Q5 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

The Audi Q5 starts from $80,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 opens at $97,990. That makes the Audi Q5 the more affordable entry point by $17,090.

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 $88,990 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q5 by roughly $6,980 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q5 and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 85% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q5 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q5 and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300. The Audi Q5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota LandCruiser 300 misses.

The Audi Q5 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-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 Audi Q5 stands out with power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q5 uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 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 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 263mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q5 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 180L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q5 and $3,021/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. That is a $1,396 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q5) vs $3,021 (Toyota LandCruiser 300). The Audi Q5 saves you roughly $1,396 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Audi Q5)—.