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Audi A8 vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Audi A8 vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Land Cruiser is markedly cheaper – starting at 72,000 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 366 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is moderately lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers considerably more boot space – 742 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 352 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries only slightly more – 750 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Audi A8
Toyota Land Cruiser

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Audi A8
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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