2025 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

$61,500 · SUV

$56,700 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser (car2) presents a significant fuel economy advantage, achieving 23 combined MPG compared to the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban's (car1) 17 combined MPG, a difference of 6 MPG. However, the Suburban offers superior raw power with 355 hp versus the Land Cruiser's 326 hp. Conversely, the Land Cruiser compensates with greater low-end pulling power, boasting 465 lb-ft of torque against the Suburban's 383 lb-ft. Priced at $56,700, car2 is $4,800 less expensive than car1's $61,500 MSRP, while car2 offers slightly more maximum utility with 46.2 cu ft of cargo space compared to car1's 41.5 cu ft. The Suburban is significantly longer at 226.3 inches, necessitating more garage space than the 196.4-inch Land Cruiser.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser wins for commuters due to its superior 23 combined MPG and standard four-wheel drive capability over the Suburban's 17 combined MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Chevrolet Suburban

The Suburban is the family choice based on its substantially larger overall size (226.3 inches long) and greater passenger volume, despite slightly less dedicated cargo space.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser appeals more to enthusiasts by demanding premium fuel to achieve higher torque (465 lb-ft) and offering standard four-wheel drive.

💰 Best Value

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser offers better value by being $4,800 cheaper while providing significantly better fuel efficiency (23 MPG vs 17 MPG) and more cargo room (46.2 cu ft).

Choose the Chevrolet Suburban if...

Maximum overall length and imposing road presence (226.3 inches) is a priority.
You prefer the higher peak horsepower figure of 355 hp for acceleration.
You do not want to pay extra for premium unleaded fuel, as the Suburban uses regular.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

Fuel economy is critical, demonstrated by the 23 combined MPG rating.
Your primary need is strong off-road capability delivered via standard four-wheel drive.
You prioritize usable torque for towing or rugged terrain, indicated by 465 lb-ft.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Chevrolet Suburban	Toyota Land Cruiser
Length	226.3"	196.4"
Width	81.1"	77.9"
Height	75.6"	75.7"
Wheelbase	134.1"	112.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	5.3 L	2.4 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5600 rpm	326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	465 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Overhead valves (OHV)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Hi-Lo
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	22/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	420.0/560.0 mi.	393.8/447.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	28.0 gal.	17.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	—
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Infotainment Display	17.7 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	6
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	40.1 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.6 in.	58.5 in.
Front Hip Room	61.5 in.	55.4 in.
Seat Material: Premium Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	—
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	4-way
Driver Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	64.6 in.	59.2 in.
Rear Hip Room	61.3 in.	57.0 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 8.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	265/65R18	245/70R18
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Full Size Matching
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in

Suspension

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Front Suspension Type	—	Independent

Warranty

Feature	Chevrolet	Toyota
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	2 yr./ 25000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.

What is the main powertrain difference between the 2025 Suburban and the 2025 Land Cruiser?

The Suburban utilizes a 355 hp, 383 lb-ft engine paired with a 10-speed automatic and accepts regular unleaded fuel. The Land Cruiser uses a less powerful 326 hp engine but generates significantly more torque at 465 lb-ft, necessitating premium fuel and utilizing an 8-speed automatic.

How much more expensive is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban compared to the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The Suburban starts at an MSRP of $61,500, making it $4,800 more expensive than the Land Cruiser's starting MSRP of $56,700.

Which SUV is physically larger: the Suburban or the Land Cruiser?

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is significantly larger, measuring 226.3 inches long compared to the Land Cruiser's 196.4 inches. Both share a similar height near 75.6 inches, but the Suburban is wider at 81.1 inches.

Is the difference in cargo capacity significant between the two models?

Yes, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offers slightly more maximum cargo capacity at 46.2 cu ft. The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban trails slightly with 41.5 cu ft, indicating the Land Cruiser is marginally more utilitarian in storage.

Does the required fuel type affect the long-term cost of ownership?

Yes, as the Suburban runs on regular unleaded while the Land Cruiser requires premium unleaded, the Land Cruiser is expected to incur higher recurring fuel expenditures over its lifespan, offsetting some of its initial MSRP savings.

Which vehicle comes standard with all-wheel drive capability?

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser comes standard with four-wheel drive, while the base 2025 Chevrolet Suburban reviewed here is equipped with rear-wheel drive.