Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D vs Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 7.4 s Runner-up: 9.1 s
Power winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 243 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Tie 456 L Same value
Price winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD $47,915 Runner-up: $48,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D against the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.4 seconds, compared with 9.1 seconds for 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the higher listed output at 243 hp; 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 39 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D at 500 Nm and 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD at 394 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 6.3 L/100km; 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D is listed at 8.0 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

Both specifications quote 456 litres of cargo capacity. 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D carries the higher towing rating at 3,000 kg, while 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is 41 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the lower listed starting price at $47,915, compared with $48,500 for 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD2025
Performance
0-100 km/h9.1 s7.4 s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Power204 hp243 hp
Torque500 Nm394 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank80 L65 L
Efficiency8 L/100km6.3 L/100km
CO2 Emissions211 g/km143 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,925 mm4,966 mm
Ground Clearance221 mm203 mm
Cargo456 L456 L
Curb Weight2,280 kg2,010 kg
Towing3,000 kg1,588 kg
Seats78
Turning Circle12.2 m11.8 m
Starting MSRP$48,500$47,915

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D vs Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.4 seconds, versus 9.1 seconds for 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 180 km/h, approximately 112 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has more power at 243 hp, a 39 hp advantage over 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

Both cars list 456 litres (16.1 cu ft) of cargo space.

Which can tow more, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D has the higher listed towing capacity at 3,000 kg (6,614 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D is heavier at 2,280 kg (5,027 lb), while 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is listed at 2,010 kg (4,431 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $47,915 USD, compared with $48,500 USD for 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 D-4D or the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.