Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 78

A proper head-to-head in Tanzania — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in Tanzania

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Land Cruiser 300 3.3 Diesel 10AT 4WD Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 368,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 11.24 km/l
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Toyota Land Cruiser 78 in Tanzania

Toyota Land Cruiser 78

Land Cruiser 78 4.2 Diesel 5MT 4WD Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
TZS 237,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 285 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 78: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Land Cruiser 78 starts TZS 131,000,000 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from TZS 368,600,000 · Land Cruiser 78 from TZS 237,600,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Land Cruiser 78
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW Land Cruiser 7896 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm Land Cruiser 78285 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc Land Cruiser 784164 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 30011.24 km/l Land Cruiser 7812.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm Land Cruiser 78235 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Land Cruiser 78
Model Introduced Year 2022 2024
Generation Land Cruiser 300 Series (J300) Land Cruiser 70 Series (J70) current update
Facelift History Current 300-Series version Current updated 78-series Troop Carrier
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current update
Body Style suv suv
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Large luxury 4x4 SUV Heavy-duty 4x4 troop carrier
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Land Cruiser 78
Length Not Officially Disclosed 4990 mm
Width 1980 mm 1770 mm
Height 1905 mm 2115 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 180 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 7 seats 12 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 6.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and Land Cruiser 78 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Tanzania. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Land Cruiser 300 vs Land Cruiser 78 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Tanzania on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.