Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Ford Territory

In-depth comparison in South Africa covering price, performance, fuel efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership costs.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel Automatic
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW (304 hp)
🔧 700 Nm
⛽ 9.4 km/l
VS
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Dark Edition DCT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 733,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW (188 hp)
🔧 320 Nm
⛽ 13.5 km/l
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Quick Winners

Performance Land Cruiser 300
Mileage Territory
🔑 Ownership Territory

Overall Comparison Score

🏆 Winner
#1

Land Cruiser 300

70
/ 100
+2
pts
#2

Territory

68
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Executive Summary

Both Land Cruiser 300 and Territory are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Key Differences At A Glance

Performance Land Cruiser 300 +7 pts
Efficiency Territory +3 pts
Safety Land Cruiser 300 +2 pts
Practicality Equal
Ownership Territory +4 pts

Category Score Breakdown

🏆 Overall Winner

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 20/20
Efficiency 5/20
Safety 20/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 12/20

Territory

Performance 13/20
Efficiency 8/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 16/20

Pros & Cons

🏆 Overall Winner

Land Cruiser 300

Pros
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
Cons
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best For: Highway Driving

Territory

Pros
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Better long-term ownership value
Cons
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best For: Fuel Efficiency

Who Should Buy Which?

Land Cruiser 300

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Territory

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specification Comparison

Specification Land Cruiser 300 Territory
Ground Clearance 235 190
Wheelbase 2850 2716
Length 4985 4630
Width 1980 1935
Height 1910 1706
Kerb Weight 2430 1635
Gross Vehicle Weight 3300 2150
Seating Capacity 7 5
Boot Space 309 448
Towing Capacity 3500 1200
Front Track Width 1675 -
Rear Track Width 1675 -
Turning Radius 6.0 -
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Territory
Engine 3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel 1.8L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Type V6 Twin-Turbocharged DOHC Inline 4 Turbocharged
Displacement 3346 1798
Cylinders 6 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Power 227 140
Power @ RPM 3000-3600 rpm -
Torque 700 320
Torque @ RPM 1600-2600 rpm -
Fuel System Common Rail Direct Injection Direct Injection
Turbocharger Twin Turbo -
Top Speed 210 185
0-100 km/h 7.5 9.8
Compression Ratio 15.4:1 -
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -

Final Verdict

🏆 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 wins with 70 pts vs 68 pts for Territory

In structured scoring, Land Cruiser 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Territory may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on structured category scoring, Land Cruiser 300 performs better overall in South Africa. However, final choice depends on driving priorities.

Land Cruiser 300 scores 5 while Territory scores 8 in efficiency. Real-world mileage may vary based on driving conditions.

In safety scoring, Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 and Territory scores 18. Both offer competitive safety packages in this segment.

Land Cruiser 300 scores 12 versus Territory scoring 16. Warranty coverage and ownership value influence this result.

Practicality scoring gives Land Cruiser 300 13 and Territory 13, reflecting cabin space and usability.

Performance category shows Land Cruiser 300 scoring 20 compared to Territory scoring 13, indicating stronger overtaking capability.

While resale depends on market demand, ownership and brand positioning suggest Land Cruiser 300 may hold stronger long-term value.

Off-road suitability depends on drivetrain and ground clearance. Refer to the full specification comparison for detailed technical differences.

Efficiency and ownership categories influence running costs. Land Cruiser 300 performs slightly stronger overall in structured scoring.

Value depends on feature set, performance and ownership coverage. Structured comparison gives Land Cruiser 300 the overall advantage.

Detailed Comparison Analysis

The comparison between Land Cruiser 300 and Territory in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 vs 13.

Efficiency: Land Cruiser 300 scores 5 vs 8.

Safety: Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 vs 18.

Practicality: Land Cruiser 300 scores 13 vs 13.

Ownership: Land Cruiser 300 scores 12 vs 16.

Final structured scoring gives Land Cruiser 300 the advantage in this comparison.