Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 price starts at Rs. 2.25 Crore, which is Rs. 36.97 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 2.62 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Defender offers a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Land Cruiser 300 delivers 11 kmpl. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the Land Cruiser 300 a 3346cc engine producing 304.41bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Land Cruiser 300, the Defender is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Land Cruiser 300 stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Land Cruiser 300 Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderToyota Land Cruiser 300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.62 CroreRs. 2.25 Crore
Mileage 11.5 kmpl11 kmpl
Engine 4395 cc3346 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm304.41bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 210 Km/h165 Km/h

Defender vs Land Cruiser 300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneToyota Land Cruiser 300 GR S
Rating
54 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Toyota
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.25 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 3346 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 304.41bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 10-Speed AT
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl 11 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 265/65R18
Boot Space Not Available 1131 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 5,06,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 4,35,122 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Defender Insurance Land Cruiser 300 Insurance
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Displacement
4395 cc
3346 cc
Engine Type
Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
F33A-FTV
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
3346 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
304.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
700Nm@1600-2600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
10-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2900 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Twin

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
110 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
165 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
11 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/65R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
1131 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4965*1990*1945 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2850 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Audio System with 14U JBL Speakers
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
6
No of Speakers
14
14
Adjustable Steering
4
5
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Audio System with 14U JBL Speakers
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
12.29 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Anti Theft System, Immobilizer, Siren, Intrude, Slant, Multi Terrain System, Crawl Control with Turn Assist, 3 Point ELR Seat Belt, Pre-Tensioner, Load Limiter, and Reminder, Panoramic View Monitor, Warning System [Speed, Door Ajar, Seat Belt, Light Remind, Key Remind, Tyre Pressure]
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3230 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Toyota Land Cruiser 300?

56% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 119 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser 300 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender has out rated Toyota Land Cruiser 300 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Land Cruiser 300 Defender
Mileage 4.3 3.8
Performance 4.7 4.2
Comfort 4.8 4.4
Maintenance 4.1 3.8
Safety 4.8 4.4
Features 4.7 4.4
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Land Rover Defender Vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300 FAQs

Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300?
Defender has out rated Toyota Land Cruiser 300 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is cheaper than Defender by ₹36.97 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300?
For the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque. Whereas for the GR S version, 3346 cc Diesel engine of Land Cruiser 300 produces 304.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 700Nm@1600-2600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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