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Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (81,000 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

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

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  • somewhat cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Land Cruiser is somewhat cheaper – starting at 72,000 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Discovery

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is marginally lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries very slightly more – 803 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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 £81,000
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Land Rover Discovery
Toyota Land Cruiser

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Land Rover Discovery
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
350 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
257 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Toyota
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