Trying to decide between the Toyota Rav4 and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300? 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 Rav4
KES Ksh 11,000
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
KES Ksh 100,000
Difference: 89000
Toyota Rav4
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Diesel
Toyota Rav4
5 seats
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
7 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Rav4
2.5 L petrol I4
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV)
Toyota Rav4
176 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
304 hp
Difference: 128
Toyota Rav4
233 Nm
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
700 Nm
Difference: 467
Toyota Rav4
9 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
9 km/L
Difference: 0.0
Toyota Rav4
12.3 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
13.2 km/L
Difference: 0.9
Toyota Rav4
No
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Yes
Toyota Rav4
5 days
Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
5 days
When choosing between the Toyota Rav4 and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.
The Toyota Rav4 features a 2.5 L petrol I4 producing 176 hp and 233 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 comes with a 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) delivering 304 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offers 128 more horsepower than the Toyota Rav4.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Rav4 achieves 9 km/L, while the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 manages 9 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 12.3 km/L from the Toyota Rav4 and 13.2 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300. Overall, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is more fuel-efficient.
Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.
The Toyota Rav4 offers seating for 5 passengers, while the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 accommodates 7 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 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
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
The Toyota Rav4 is KES Ksh 89,000/day less expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, making it a more economical choice, though with less power and fewer seats.
| Feature | Toyota Rav4 | Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 11,000 | KES Ksh 100,000 |
| Category | Mid SUV, SUV, 4x4 | SUV, Luxury, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, VIP, V8 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.5 L petrol I4 | 3.3 L twin‑turbo diesel V6 (F33A‑FTV) |
| Horsepower | 176 hp | 304 hp |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 700 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 9 km/L | 9 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 12.3 km/L | 13.2 km/L |
| Sunroof | No | Yes |
| 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 1,000/day | KES Ksh 7,500/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 1,500/day | KES Ksh 10,000/day |
Both the Toyota Rav4 and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Rav4 if you:
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 if you:
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