Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Land Rover LR3 Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Land Rover LR3 in terms of transporting cargo. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota Land Cruiser over the Land Rover LR3. Towing is significantly more the Land Rover's forte than it is the Land Cruiser's.

Dimensions
The Land Rover LR3's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota Land Cruiser's, though the Toyota Land Cruiser's is slightly more capacious. The Toyota 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 Toyota 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 markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Land Rover LR3. When it comes to MSRP, the Land Rover LR3 costs quite a bit less than the Toyota Land Cruiser. When it comes to out-the-door price, the Land Rover LR3 costs substantially less than the Toyota.

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

Drivetrain
The Toyota Land Cruiser's engine isn't much bigger than the Land Rover LR3's. The Land Rover LR3 has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Land Cruiser.

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

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't quite as generous as the Land Rover LR3's.