Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante

CarWale brings you comparison of Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender and Maserati Levante. The Toyota Land Cruiser price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Maserati Levante price is Rs. 1.45 Crore. The Toyota Land Cruiser is available in 3346 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Land Rover Defender is available in 1997 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Maserati Levante is available in 2979 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Diesel and Petrol. Levante provides the mileage of 9.3 kmpl.

Land Cruiser vs Defender vs Levante Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Land Cruiser	Defender	Levante
Price	Rs. 2.10 Crore	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 1.45 Crore
Engine Capacity	3346 cc	1997 cc	2979 cc
Power	304 bhp	296 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol

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Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Rs. 2.10 Crore

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Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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Maserati Levante

GT Hybrid

Rs. 1.45 Crore

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Toyota Land Cruiser

ZX Diesel

Land Rover Defender

110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol

Maserati Levante

GT Hybrid

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		191	251
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		7.4	6
Engine	3346 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 3.3L Turbo	2.0L Turbocharged I4	3.0L V6 TwinTurbo
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm	349 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1600 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			9.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			748
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 10 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Independent;	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	4-Link Rigid	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension	Multi-Link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.42	5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	265 / 55 R20	255 / 60 R20	255 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	265 / 55 R20	255 / 60 R20	255 / 60 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning		1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Ebony	Customisable
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps			Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	11.4
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	14	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional	Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Attitude Black	Pangea Green Metallic	Nero
Dark Blue Mica	Santorini Black Metallic	Blu Passione
Dark Red Mica Metallic	Tasman Blue Metallic	Blu Emozione
Precious White Pearl	Gondwana Stone Metallic	Nero Ribelle
Super White	Eiger Grey Metallic	Rame
	Fuji White	Grigio Maratea
		Grigio
		Bianco
		Bianco Alpi

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

71 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

4.5/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	3.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Land cruiser has been a childhood automotive crush of mine, packed with performance, and luxury, and also catches a lot of attention on the road.

Maserati Levante

It has been with me for a few years and I have to say it's one of my favorite cars to drive around but again you have to be careful with it because Indian roads aren't that accessible. I love my car.

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Land Cruiser vs Defender vs Levante Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender and Maserati Levante?

Toyota Land Cruiser price is Rs. 2.10 Crore, Land Rover Defender price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Maserati Levante price is Rs. 1.45 Crore. Hence Land Rover Defender is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Land Cruiser compared to Defender and Levante?

For the ZX Diesel variant, 3346 cc Diesel engine of Land Cruiser produces 304 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 110 X-Dynamic HSE 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the GT Hybrid variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of Levante produces 349 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Land Rover Defender vs Maserati Levante

Length (mm)	4985	5018	5005
Width (mm)	1980	2105	1981
Height (mm)	1945	1967	1693
Wheelbase (mm)	2850	3022	3004
Ground Clearance (mm)		218
Kerb Weight (kg)		2186	2109

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			580
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	110	90	80

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	Unlimited