Land Rover LR3 vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Review

Handling
The Land Cruiser and the Land Rover LR3 have about similar tires. With their similar turning circles, the Land Rover LR3 and the Toyota Land Cruiser doubtless handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Land Cruiser's engine isn't much more massive than the LR3's. The Land Rover LR3 has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Land Rover LR3 when it comes to transporting cargo. The Toyota Land Cruiser will very likely prove handier than the Land Rover LR3 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Land Rover outpulls the Toyota Land Cruiser by a massive margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will markedly enjoy the extra head room in the Land Rover LR3's front cabin compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Rover LR3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Land Cruiser does.

Dimensions
The Land Rover LR3's tank is about the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota's is a tad bigger. The Toyota Land Cruiser rides lower than the Land Rover LR3, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Land Rover LR3 and the Land Cruiser compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Land Cruiser is quite a bit cheaper to get to the dealership than the LR3. The Toyota is significantly costlier than the Land Rover LR3 in terms of MSRP. The LR3 is quite a bit less expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser when it comes to out-the-door price.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota isn't quite as generous as the LR3's.