2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 9.8 Winner Toyota Sequoia Platinum starting from $59,055 Reasons to buy the Toyota Sequoia Platinum Good cargo space 120.1 ft3 Good ground clearance for rough terrain 9.9" Better suspension Independent Spacious back seats 48.5 ft3 9.6 Runner-up Toyota Land Cruiser starting from $69,730 Reasons to buy the Toyota Land Cruiser Better drivetrain traction four-wheel drive More airbags 7 Average number of passenger seats 8 Comparable towing weight 1,510 lb

Cost 10.0 vs 8.6 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] The best price we've seen is $10,675 cheaper (around 20% less), $59,055 vs $69,730 Gets around 10% more miles per gallon in the city, 14 mpg vs 13 mpg Practicality 10.0 vs 9.2 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] The Sequoia Platinum has 6 more cupholders, 18 vs 12 Room for around 50% more stuff, 120.1 ft3 vs 81.7 ft3 Passengers in front seats enjoy around 10% more room, 62.5 ft3 vs 58.0 ft3 Safety Features 9.2 vs 10.0 Winner: Land Cruiser [details] The Land Cruiser has 1 more airbag (including Rear Side), 7 vs 6 Entertainment System 10.0 vs 9.8 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Land Cruiser Performance 9.9 vs 10.0 Too close to call [details] Fairly powerful Both provide sporty handling Luxury Features 10.0 vs 10.0 Too close to call [details] Both come standard with sun roofs Both come standard with leather interiors Crash Test Ratings - vs - Missing information [details] Road Tests - vs - Missing information [details] Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times Overall 9.8 vs 9.6

Cost

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	MSRP	$59,055	vs	$69,730	Very expensive
	In-city gas mileage	14 mpg	vs	13 mpg	The Sequoia Platinum has OK city mileage, while the Land Cruiser is very inefficient
	basic warranty miles	36,000 mile	vs	36,000 mile	Average basic warranty
	basic warranty years	3 year	vs	3 year	Average lasting basic warranty

Practicality

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	Passengers	7	vs	8	Average number of seats
	Cargo space	120.1 ft3	vs	81.7 ft3	The Sequoia Platinum has lots of cargo room, but the Land Cruiser has very little
	front seats	62.5 ft3	vs	58.0 ft3	The Sequoia Platinum has roomy front seats and the Land Cruiser is OK
	Base payload capacity	1,330 lb	vs	1,510 lb	Average towing capacity
	folding rear seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space
	power outlets	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power outlets
	navigation system	Standard	vs	Optional	The Sequoia Platinum's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again; optional upgrade required on the Land Cruiser
	Cupholders	18	vs	12	Both have an absurd number of cupholders
	front air conditioning	Standard	vs	Standard	A/C for hot summer days comes standard

Safety Features

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	antilock brakes	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with ABS brakes
	Stability control system	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have electronic stability control
	Airbags	6	vs	7	Both have good airbag coverage
	Rear brakes	Disc	vs	Disc	Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle
	child door locks	Standard	vs	Standard	Child door locks come standard
	Roadside assistance system	None	vs	SafetyConnect

Entertainment System

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	Number of speakers	14	vs	14	Audiophile's dream: lots of speakers
	Has speed sensitive volume	No	vs	No	Neither offers speed-sensitive volume
	CD player	Standard	vs	Standard	CD player comes standard
	premium radio	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with satellite radio
	Has auxiliary audio input	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo
	Has subwoofer	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have subwoofers for a richer bass sound
	entertainment system	Standard	vs	Optional	Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Land Cruiser

Performance

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	Horsepower	381 HP @ 5,600 RPM	vs	381 HP @ 5,600 RPM	Fairly powerful
	Number of gears	6	vs	6	Average number of gears
	Transmission	Automatic transmission	vs	Automatic transmission	Both offer an automatic transmission, standard for this class
	paddle shifters	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers paddle shifters
	Air compressor	None	vs	None	Neither has an air compressor for increased power output
	Power-to-weight ratio	15.1 lb/hp	vs	15.1 lb/hp	Both provide sporty handling
	Drivetrain type	two-wheel drive	vs	four-wheel drive	The Land Cruiser will handle off-road driving and poor weather much better than the Sequoia Platinum
	Curb-to-curb turning radius	39.2 ft	vs	38.7 ft	Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class

Luxury Features

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	moon roof	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with sun roofs
	power seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power seats
	keyless entry	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have keyless entry
	leather	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with leather interiors

Crash Test Ratings

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	Rollover resistance	4 stars	vs	Unknown
	Front driver crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Driver side crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown

Road Tests

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum			Toyota Land Cruiser
	0-60 mph	7.1 seconds	vs	7.3 seconds	The Sequoia Platinum has a good 0-60 time, but the Land Cruiser is just average
	Braking distance at 60mph	146 ft	vs	140 ft	The Land Cruiser 's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Sequoia Platinum is quite bad
	1/4 mile	15.6 s s @ 92.0 mph mph	vs	15.7 s s @ 92.0 mph mph	Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times
	Lateral acceleration	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Top speed	105 mph	vs	Unknown

Other Vehicles to Consider

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Sequoia Limited vs 4Runner Limited Sequoia Limited vs Highlander Limited Sequoia Limited vs GX 460 Premium Sequoia Limited vs Pilot EX Sequoia Limited vs Tundra CrewMax

Comments Which car would you recommend, and why?

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Griz Goswick (5:10 AM, December 16, 2017)

This comparison is of minimal value in my opinion. The writer is obviously biased against the Land Cruiser, probably because of its higher cost. The zero to 60 mph times were within two-tenths of a second of each other but the narrator berated the Land Cruiser for being "just average" on zero to 60 acceleration, while he stated the Sequoia had a "good zero to 60 time." The two vehicles are rated within one mile per gallon on city driving (well within the margin of error). The narrator called the Land Cruiser "very inefficient," but said the city gas mileage on the Sequoia was "OK." There was no mention in the comparison of the fact that the Land Cruiser is designed for a minimum 25 year service life without any major repairs being necessary, while the Sequoia is not designed and built with the same longevity parameters. The Land Cruiser has crawl control, and a multi-terrain selector that work off the traction control. It also has a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System which automatically disconnects the sway bar and adjusts the suspension for better wheel articulation in severe off-road conditions. The Toyota Land Cruiser is an iconic vehicle, greatly respected world-wide, and vintage 1980s and 1990s Land Cruisers bring a premium price. Vintage Land Rovers have a reputation for mechanical problems, while vintage Land Cruisers are known to be highly reliable. The Land Cruiser is substantially superior to even the 4-wheel drive Sequoia in my opinion, regarding off road capability, long term dependability, and luxury. If you can't, or don't want to pay the tariff, then get the cheaper Sequoia. Just remember, you pretty much get what you pay for in vehicles of this caliber.

john (1:52 AM, March 23, 2015)

luxury vs base model isn't fair comparison, LC is the best though is 6 cupholders less

gary777g (6:46 PM, March 03, 2015)

I don't understand why Toyota makes 2 vehicles that are so similar in size and purpose. I have always liked Land Cruisers. Why did they start making the Sequoia?

BV (10:40 AM, September 01, 2014)

The United Nations uses Land Cruisers not Sequoias !