2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is much wider than the Toyota Grand Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Land Rover Range Rover Velar seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.