Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Executive Summary
Both Land Cruiser 300 and Patrol are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Key Differences At A Glance
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Equal
Ownership
Equal
Category Score Breakdown
🏆 Overall Winner
Land Cruiser 300
Performance
20/20
Efficiency
5/20
Safety
20/20
Practicality
13/20
Ownership
12/20
Patrol
Performance
20/20
Efficiency
5/20
Safety
20/20
Practicality
13/20
Ownership
12/20
Pros & Cons
🏆 Overall Winner
Land Cruiser 300
Pros
No major strengths identified
Cons
No major weaknesses identified
Best For:General Use
Patrol
Pros
No major strengths identified
Cons
No major weaknesses identified
Best For:General Use
Who Should Buy Which?
Land Cruiser 300
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Patrol
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Full Specification Comparison
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Ground Clearance
235
235
Wheelbase
2850
2850
Length
4985
4985
Width
1980
1980
Height
1910
1910
Kerb Weight
2430
2430
Gross Vehicle Weight
3300
3300
Seating Capacity
7
7
Boot Space
309
309
Towing Capacity
3500
3500
Front Track Width
1675
1675
Rear Track Width
1675
1675
Turning Radius
6.0
6.0
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Engine
3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel
3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel
Engine Type
V6 Twin-Turbocharged DOHC
V6 Twin-Turbocharged DOHC
Displacement
3346
3346
Cylinders
6
6
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Power
227
227
Power @ RPM
3000-3600 rpm
3000-3600 rpm
Torque
700
700
Torque @ RPM
1600-2600 rpm
1600-2600 rpm
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Turbocharger
Twin Turbo
Twin Turbo
Top Speed
210
210
0-100 km/h
7.5
7.5
Compression Ratio
15.4:1
15.4:1
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
Front Longitudinal
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time 4WD with Crawl Control
Full-Time 4WD with Crawl Control
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Transfer Case
Multi-Terrain Select
Multi-Terrain Select
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear Lock
Centre + Rear Lock
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
9.4
9.4
City Mileage
7
7
Highway Mileage
10
10
Fuel Tank Capacity
110
110
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Airbags
10
10
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with KDSS
Standard with KDSS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Crawl Control
Crawl Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Seat Material
Premium Leather
Premium Leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric 12-Way
Electric 12-Way
Heated Seats
Front and Second Row
Front and Second Row
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front
Steering Type
Power Assisted
Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Multi-colour
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Quad-Zone Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power
Power
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
15
15
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital
12.3-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
4
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
LED Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Full LED Adaptive
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
21-inch Premium Alloy
21-inch Premium Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Standard
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Approach Angle
32
32
Departure Angle
24
24
Wading Depth
700
700
Terrain Modes
Mud, Sand, Rock, Dirt, Snow
Mud, Sand, Rock, Dirt, Snow
Locking Differential
Centre and Rear
Centre and Rear
Underbody Protection
Full Steel Plates
Full Steel Plates
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Tyre Size
265/55 R20
265/55 R20
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Alloy
Full Size Alloy
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone with KDSS
Double Wishbone with KDSS
Rear Suspension
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Power Rack and Pinion
Power Rack and Pinion
Steering Column
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R12,000
Approx R12,000
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Optional
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
100000
100000
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Specification
Land Cruiser 300
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
249
249
Start Stop System
Standard
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68
68
Final Verdict
🏆Toyota Land Cruiser 300
wins with 70 pts
vs 70 pts for Patrol
In structured scoring, Land Cruiser 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Patrol may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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 Patrol scores 5 in efficiency. Real-world mileage may vary based on driving conditions.
In safety scoring, Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 and Patrol scores 20. Both offer competitive safety packages in this segment.
Land Cruiser 300 scores 12 versus Patrol scoring 12. Warranty coverage and ownership value influence this result.
Practicality scoring gives Land Cruiser 300 13 and Patrol 13, reflecting cabin space and usability.
Performance category shows Land Cruiser 300 scoring 20 compared to Patrol scoring 20, 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 Patrol in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 vs 20.
Efficiency: Land Cruiser 300 scores 5 vs 5.
Safety: Land Cruiser 300 scores 20 vs 20.
Practicality: Land Cruiser 300 scores 13 vs 13.
Ownership: Land Cruiser 300 scores 12 vs 12.
Final structured scoring gives Land Cruiser 300
the advantage in this comparison.
