Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Hilux? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as 4x4 cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles run on Diesel
Both vehicles are available for self-drive
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
KES Ksh 100,000
Toyota Hilux
KES Ksh 13,000
Difference: 87000
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
7 seats
Toyota Hilux
5 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV)
Toyota Hilux
2.8 L diesel I4
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
304 hp
Toyota Hilux
174 hp
Difference: 130
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
700 Nm
Toyota Hilux
450 Nm
Difference: 250
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
9.5 km/L
Toyota Hilux
11.3 km/L
Difference: 1.8
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
13.2 km/L
Toyota Hilux
13.2 km/L
Difference: 0.0
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Yes
Toyota Hilux
No
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
5 days
Toyota Hilux
5 days
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Hilux, 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 Hilux comes with a 2.8 L diesel I4 delivering 174 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offers 130 more horsepower than the Toyota Hilux.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 achieves 9.5 km/L, while the Toyota Hilux manages 11.3 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Hilux. Overall, the Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux 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 13,000/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 2,500/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 12,000/day
For 10+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
For 14+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
For 21+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 10,500/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is KES Ksh 87,000/day more expensive than the Toyota Hilux, it offers more power and provides more seating capacity.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 | Toyota Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 100,000 | KES Ksh 13,000 |
| Category | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 | Double Cab, 4x4, Pickup |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Engine | 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) | 2.8 L diesel I4 |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 450 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 9.5 km/L | 11.3 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 13.2 km/L | 13.2 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Self-Drive Option | Available | Available |
| Minimum Rental | 5 days | 5 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 2,500/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Hilux offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 if you:
Choose the Toyota Hilux if you:
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