Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 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 Land Cruiser V8 LC200
KES Ksh 23,000
Difference: 77000
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Diesel
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
7 seats
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
5 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV)
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
5.7 L petrol V8
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
304 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
381 hp
Difference: 77
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
700 Nm
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
544 Nm
Difference: 156
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
9 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
5.5 km/L
Difference: 3.5
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
13.2 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
7.7 km/L
Difference: 5.5
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Yes
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
No
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
5 days
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200
2 days
Difference: 3
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200, 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 Land Cruiser V8 LC200 comes with a 5.7 L petrol V8 delivering 381 hp and 544 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200 offers 77 more horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 achieves 9 km/L, while the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200 manages 5.5 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and 7.7 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200. Overall, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 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 Land Cruiser V8 LC200 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
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
KES Ksh 23,000/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 21,500/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 20,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 18,000/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is KES Ksh 77,000/day more expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200, it provides more seating capacity.
Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 | Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200 |
---|---|---|
Daily Rate | KES Ksh 100,000 | KES Ksh 23,000 |
Category | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
Seats | 7 | 5 |
Engine | 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) | 5.7 L petrol V8 |
Horsepower | 304 hp | 381 hp |
Torque | 700 Nm | 544 Nm |
City Fuel Economy | 9 km/L | 5.5 km/L |
Highway Fuel Economy | 13.2 km/L | 7.7 km/L |
Sunroof | Yes | No |
Self-Drive Option | Available | Available |
Minimum Rental | 5 days | 2 days |
3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 0/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 LC300 and Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200 offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 if you:
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 LC200 if you:
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