Trying to decide between the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as Luxury, VIP cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles have 7 seats
Both vehicles are made by Toyota
Toyota Vellfire
KES Ksh 18,000
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
KES Ksh 95,000
Difference: 77000
Toyota Vellfire
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Diesel
Toyota Vellfire
2.5 L petrol I4
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel
Toyota Vellfire
182 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
204 hp
Difference: 22
Toyota Vellfire
235 Nm
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
500 Nm
Difference: 265
Toyota Vellfire
9.6 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
11.8 km/L
Difference: 2.2
Toyota Vellfire
13.5 km/L
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
14.3 km/L
Difference: 0.8
Toyota Vellfire
No
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Yes
Toyota Vellfire
Chauffeur-driven only
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Available
Toyota Vellfire
1 day
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2 days
Difference: 1
When choosing between the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.
The Toyota Vellfire features a 2.5 L petrol I4 producing 182 hp and 235 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado comes with a 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel delivering 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers 22 more horsepower than the Toyota Vellfire.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Vellfire achieves 9.6 km/L, while the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado manages 11.8 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 13.5 km/L from the Toyota Vellfire and 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado. Overall, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is more fuel-efficient.
Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.
The Toyota Vellfire offers seating for 7 passengers, while the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado accommodates 7 passengers. Both vehicles offer the same passenger capacity.
When considering value, it's important to look beyond just the daily rate and evaluate what you get for the price.
KES Ksh 18,000/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 16,500/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 15,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
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
The Toyota Vellfire is KES Ksh 77,000/day less expensive than the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado, making it a more economical choice, though with less power.
| Feature | Toyota Vellfire | Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 18,000 | KES Ksh 95,000 |
| Category | Van, Luxury, VIP | SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury, VIP |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Engine | 2.5 L petrol I4 | 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 500 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 9.6 km/L | 11.8 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 13.5 km/L | 14.3 km/L |
| Sunroof | No | Yes |
| Self-Drive Option | Chauffeur-driven only | Available |
| Minimum Rental | 1 day | 2 days |
| 3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 1,500/day | KES Ksh 4,000/day |
| Weekly Discount | KES Ksh 2,500/day | KES Ksh 7,500/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 5,000/day | KES Ksh 10,000/day |
Both the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Vellfire if you:
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado if you:
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