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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Tesla Model 3?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more trunk space
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Tesla Model 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,286 £.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 9.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 660 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is markedly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 593 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers a bit more boot space – 742 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries substantially more – 750 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 417 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
Tesla Model 3

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
302 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Tesla
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