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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (70,700 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Land Rover Discovery?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

  • moderately cheaper
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Land Rover Discovery

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Land Cruiser is moderately cheaper – starting at 70,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,295 £.

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

Discovery

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 substantially 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 clearly 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 clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

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 2,610 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 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
Toyota Land Cruiser
Land Rover Discovery

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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

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
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 284 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,610 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,925 mm
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,935 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

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