Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles run on Diesel
Both vehicles have 7 seats
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
KES Ksh 95,000
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
KES Ksh 20,000
Difference: 75000
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
4.5 L diesel V8
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
204 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
202 hp
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
500 Nm
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
430 Nm
Difference: 70
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
11.8 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
8.5 km/L
Difference: 3.3
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
14.3 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
9.4 km/L
Difference: 4.9
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Yes
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
No
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Available
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
Chauffeur-driven only
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2 days
Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof
1 day
Difference: 1
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof, 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 Hard Top, Pop Up Roof comes with a 4.5 L diesel V8 delivering 202 hp and 430 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers 2 more horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado achieves 11.8 km/L, while the Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof manages 8.5 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and 9.4 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof. 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 Hard Top, Pop Up Roof 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 20,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 1,500/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 2,500/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 5,000/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 18,500/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 17,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 15,000/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is KES Ksh 75,000/day more expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof, it offers more power.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado | Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 95,000 | KES Ksh 20,000 |
| Category | SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury, VIP | 4x4, Safari, Pop Up Roof, Land Cruiser |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel | 4.5 L diesel V8 |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 202 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 430 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 11.8 km/L | 8.5 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 14.3 km/L | 9.4 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Self-Drive Option | Available | Chauffeur-driven only |
| Minimum Rental | 2 days | 1 day |
| 3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 4,000/day | KES Ksh 1,500/day |
| Weekly Discount | KES Ksh 7,500/day | KES Ksh 2,500/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 10,000/day | KES Ksh 5,000/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top, Pop Up Roof 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 Hard Top, Pop Up Roof if you:
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