Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles run on Diesel
Both vehicles have 7 seats
Both vehicles come with a sunroof
Both vehicles are available for self-drive
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
KES Ksh 95,000
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
KES Ksh 100,000
Difference: 5000
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV)
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
204 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
304 hp
Difference: 100
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
500 Nm
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
700 Nm
Difference: 200
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
11.8 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
9 km/L
Difference: 2.8
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
14.3 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
13.2 km/L
Difference: 1.1
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2 days
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
5 days
Difference: 3
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.
The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado features a 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel producing 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 comes with a 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) delivering 304 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offers 100 more horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado achieves 11.8 km/L, while the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 manages 9 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300. Overall, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is more fuel-efficient.
Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.
The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers seating for 7 passengers, while the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 accommodates 7 passengers. Both vehicles offer the same passenger capacity.
When considering value, it's important to look beyond just the daily rate and evaluate what you get for the price.
KES Ksh 95,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 4,000/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 10,000/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 91,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 87,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 85,000/day
KES Ksh 100,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 10,000/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 100,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 92,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 90,000/day
The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is KES Ksh 5,000/day less expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, making it a more economical choice, though with less power.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 95,000 | KES Ksh 100,000 |
| Category | SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel | 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 304 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 11.8 km/L | 9 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 14.3 km/L | 13.2 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Drive Option | Available | Available |
| Minimum Rental | 2 days | 5 days |
| 3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 4,000/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| Weekly Discount | KES Ksh 7,500/day | KES Ksh 7,500/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 10,000/day | KES Ksh 10,000/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado if you:
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 if you:
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