Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Rav4? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as SUV, 4x4 cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles are available for self-drive
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
KES Ksh 95,000
Toyota Rav4
KES Ksh 11,000
Difference: 84000
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Diesel
Toyota Rav4
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
7 seats
Toyota Rav4
5 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel
Toyota Rav4
2.5 L petrol I4
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
204 hp
Toyota Rav4
176 hp
Difference: 28
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
500 Nm
Toyota Rav4
233 Nm
Difference: 267
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
11.8 km/L
Toyota Rav4
9 km/L
Difference: 2.8
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
14.3 km/L
Toyota Rav4
12.3 km/L
Difference: 2.0
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Yes
Toyota Rav4
No
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2 days
Toyota Rav4
5 days
Difference: 3
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Rav4, 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 Rav4 comes with a 2.5 L petrol I4 delivering 176 hp and 233 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers 28 more horsepower than the Toyota Rav4.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado achieves 11.8 km/L, while the Toyota Rav4 manages 9 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and 12.3 km/L from the Toyota Rav4. 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 Rav4 accommodates 5 passengers. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado can carry 2 more passengers, making it better suited for larger groups.
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 11,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 1,000/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 1,500/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 11,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 10,000/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 9,500/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is KES Ksh 84,000/day more expensive than the Toyota Rav4, it offers more power and provides more seating capacity.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado | Toyota Rav4 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 95,000 | KES Ksh 11,000 |
| Category | SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury | Mid SUV, SUV, 4x4 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Engine | 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel | 2.5 L petrol I4 |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 176 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 233 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 11.8 km/L | 9 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 14.3 km/L | 12.3 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| 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 1,000/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 10,000/day | KES Ksh 1,500/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Toyota Rav4 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 Rav4 if you:
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