Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Crown? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as Luxury cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles are available for self-drive
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
KES Ksh 100,000
Toyota Crown
KES Ksh 8,000
Difference: 92000
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Diesel
Toyota Crown
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
7 seats
Toyota Crown
5 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV)
Toyota Crown
2.5 L petrol-hybrid I4
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
304 hp
Toyota Crown
226 hp
Difference: 78
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
700 Nm
Toyota Crown
222 Nm
Difference: 478
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
9.5 km/L
Toyota Crown
17.2 km/L
Difference: 7.7
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
13.2 km/L
Toyota Crown
21.3 km/L
Difference: 8.1
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Yes
Toyota Crown
No
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
5 days
Toyota Crown
3 days
Difference: 2
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Crown, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.
The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 features a 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) producing 304 hp and 700 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Toyota Crown comes with a 2.5 L petrol-hybrid I4 delivering 226 hp and 222 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offers 78 more horsepower than the Toyota Crown.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 achieves 9.5 km/L, while the Toyota Crown manages 17.2 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and 21.3 km/L from the Toyota Crown. Overall, the Toyota Crown is more fuel-efficient.
Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.
The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offers seating for 7 passengers, while the Toyota Crown accommodates 5 passengers. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 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 100,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day
10-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
14-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
21-day discount: KES Ksh 0/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 10+ days: KES Ksh 100,000/day
For 14+ days: KES Ksh 100,000/day
For 21+ days: KES Ksh 100,000/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 90,000/day
KES Ksh 8,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 1,000/day
10-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
14-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
21-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 1,500/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 8,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 7,000/day
For 10+ days: KES Ksh 8,000/day
For 14+ days: KES Ksh 8,000/day
For 21+ days: KES Ksh 8,000/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 6,500/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is KES Ksh 92,000/day more expensive than the Toyota Crown, it offers more power and provides more seating capacity.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 | Toyota Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 100,000 | KES Ksh 8,000 |
| Category | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 | Sedan, Luxury |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Engine | 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) | 2.5 L petrol-hybrid I4 |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 226 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 222 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 9.5 km/L | 17.2 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 13.2 km/L | 21.3 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Self-Drive Option | Available | Available |
| Minimum Rental | 5 days | 3 days |
| 3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 0/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| Weekly Discount | KES Ksh 7,500/day | KES Ksh 1,000/day |
| 10-Day Discount | KES Ksh 0/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| 14-Day Discount | KES Ksh 0/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| 21-Day Discount | KES Ksh 0/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 10,000/day | KES Ksh 1,500/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Crown offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 if you:
Choose the Toyota Crown if you:
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