Toyota Land Cruiser alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Toyota Land Cruiser, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Toyota Land Cruiser and are good next research steps.

from £45,800

Toyota Hilux

Price 45,800 - 65,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 196 - 204 HP
Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 257 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Hilux
Modell Hilux Double Cab 2.8 D-Mildhybrid, Hilux Double Cab BEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Comfort 4x4 Automatik, Exexcutive 4x4 Automatik, Invincible 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4 Automatik, Active 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4, Executive 4x4
Power kW 144 - 150 kW
co2 0 - 264 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,250 - 2,420 kg
Width 1,855 - 1,885 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 715 - 960 kg

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Toyota Hilux as a suitable alternative to Toyota Land Cruiser

When the workday ends and the map turns savage, few showdowns matter more than the Toyota Hilux vs Toyota Land Cruiser. One's a no-nonsense pickup that eats mud for breakfast and keeps going; the other's a regal off-road veteran that swallows long journeys and luggage without complaint — we'll pit them head-to-head so you can pick the right tool for your life.

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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very slightly more power
clearly cheaper
barely more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £17,300

VW Polo

Price 17,300 - 30,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 80 - 207 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 15.6 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Polo
Modell Polo 1.0, Polo 1.0 TSI OPF, Polo GTI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level Life, ENERGY, Life DSG, ENERGY DSG, Style, Style DSG, R-Line, R-Line DSG, EDITION 50, EDITION 50 DSG, DSG
Power kW 59 - 152 kW
co2 116 - 148 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity 351 L
Width 1,751 mm
Brand VW
Payload 432 - 457 kg
Variant GTI

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significantly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
barely more power
significantly more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably lighter

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from £48,400

Ford Ranger

Price 48,400 - 57,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 240 - 281 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Electric Range 42 km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 - 9.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model Ranger
Modell Ranger Extrakabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 2.3 EcoBoost PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level XLT e-4WD Automatik, Wildtrak e-4WD Automatik, Limited e-4WD Automatik, Platinum e-4WD Automatik
Power kW 177 - 207 kW
co2 70 - 265 g/km
Engine capacity 2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Curb weight 2,405 - 2,511 kg
Width 1,918 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 845 - 989 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Ranger

considerably cheaper
noticeably more power
considerably more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £43,700

Mazda CX-60

Price 43,700 - 57,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 200 - 327 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Electric Range 63 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 - 8.4 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model CX-60
Modell CX-60 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 200, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 254
CO2 Efficiency Class B, D, E
Trim Level Prime-Line AWD Automatik, Exclusive-Line AWD Automatik, Prime-Line Automatik, Exclusive-Line Automatik, Homura AWD Automatik, Takumi AWD Automatik, Homura Plus AWD Automatik, Takumi Plus AWD Automatik, Homura Automatik, Takumi Automatik
Power kW 147 - 241 kW
co2 85 - 137 g/km
Engine capacity 2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Curb weight 1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity 570 L
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Mazda
Payload 581 - 612 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-60

visibly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
visibly more power
significantly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly lighter

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from £35,100

Subaru Forester

Price 35,100 - 42,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 182 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Forester
Modell Forester 2.0ie
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Trend Lineartronic, Active Lineartronic, Exclusive Lineartronic, Platinum Lineartronic
Power kW 100 kW
co2 183 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity 508 L
Width 1,830 mm
Brand Subaru
Payload 446 - 492 kg

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Quick data check: Subaru Forester

visibly more power
visibly more trunk space
considerably cheaper
visibly more efficient
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably lighter

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from £57,900

Land Rover Defender

Price 57,900 - 172,000 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
Electric Range 48 km
Seats 2 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Model Defender
Modell Defender 90 P425, Defender 90 P525 V8, Defender 90 D200, Defender 90 Hardtop D250, Defender 90 D250, Defender 90 D350, Defender 110 P300e, Defender 110 P425, Defender 110 P635, Defender 110 D200, Defender 110 Hardtop D250, Defender 110 D250, Defender 110 D350, Defender 130 P425, Defender 130 P500 V8, Defender 130 D250, Defender 130 D350
CO2 Efficiency Class G, D
Trim Level X AWD Automatik, AWD Automatik, S AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic SE AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatik, OCTA AWD Automatik, Trophy Edition AWD Automatik, Outbound AWD Automatik, OCTA Black AWD Automatik
Power kW 147 - 467 kW
co2 135 - 324 g/km
Engine capacity 1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Curb weight 2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Width 2,008 mm
Brand Land Rover
Payload 494 - 819 kg

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Land Rover Defender as a suitable alternative to Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender are both titans in the realm of off-road vehicles, each offering a unique blend of ruggedness and sophistication. The Land Cruiser is renowned for its legendary reliability and spacious interiors, making it an ideal choice for long expeditions. In contrast, the Defender showcases a more contemporary design and advanced technology, appealing to those who seek adventure without sacrificing modern comforts.

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

Quick data check: Land Rover Defender

visibly cheaper
substantially more power
clearly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
only slightly more trunk space

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