The final pricing, fuel economy, and details about the 2025 4Runner have just been released. That means it’s time to dive into the details of a version of each that is most similar to each other — and directly compare the 2025 Land Cruiser 250 to the 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX.
While many trim levels of each Toyota SUV are pretty similar, for this comparison, we’ll directly compare versions of each that are the most similar and offer the best value for someone looking for an off-road-capable, everyday comfortable SUV. Let’s compare the 2025 Land Cruiser “Land Cruiser” model with the 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX model.
I’ve spent time on and off-road driving the 2024 Land Cruiser “Land Cruiser,” which is identical to the 2025 model year vehicle. While I haven’t driven any version of the 2025 4Runner yet (but will in January), I have crawled around the Trailhunter and TRD Pro versions of the new sixth-generation 4Runner, inside and out.
2025 Land Cruiser vs. 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road
![2025 Toyota Land Cruiser versus 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserVS20254RunnerFront.jpg)
How They Differ: Highlights
Again, this comparison is specifically between the 2025 Land Cruiser “Land Cruiser” model and the 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX model, each with no options.
These specific models are remarkably the same, in many ways. But, here’s a quick overview of how they differ.
Land Cruiser
- 2.1 inches taller and 1.1 inches shorter
- Front sway bar disconnect
- Much better approach angle, by 12 degrees
- More front passenger head, shoulder, and legroom
- 3-zone climate control
- Color-selectable Rigid Industries fog lights
- Quicker and more responsive steering
- Full-time 4WD / 4Runner has part-time 4WD
4Runner
- 495 pounds lighter
- 110 pounds more payload capacity
- 0.8 inches more ground clearance
- 8.1 cubic feet more cargo capacity
- 1.1 gallon larger fuel tank
- JBL Premium audio with portable Bluetooth speaker
- Wireless charging pad
- Better front passenger seat
- More rear passenger legroom
- 14-inch infotainment screen
- Power rear tailgate window
- Bilstein shocks
- $4,680 less expensive
![2025 Toyota Land Cruiser versus 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserVS20254RunnerFront3Quarter.jpg)
Availability & Pricing
Powertrain
![2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE engine](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/04/GJ2025Toyota4Runner-038.jpg)
![2025 Toyota Land Cruiser versus 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserVS20254RunnerRear.jpg)
Size & Weight
![2024 Toyota Land Cruiser](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/08/2024_Toyota_Land_Cruiser_001.jpg)
Off-Road Capability
![2025 Land Cruiser Land Cruiser interior](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserInterior.jpeg)
![2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX interior](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/20254RunnerInterior.jpeg)
Towing, Dimensions, and More Numbers
![2025 Land Cruiser Land Cruiser dash](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserDash.jpeg)
![2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX dash](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/20254RunnerDash.jpeg)
Tech
![2025 Toyota 4Runner rear cargo area](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/04/GJ2025Toyota4Runner-039.jpg)
Comfort & Convenience
Third-Row Seating
What’s Not Available
![2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/GJ20254RunnerTrailhunterBryonDorr.jpeg)
![2024 Toyota Land Cruiser](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2023/08/GJLandCruiserBryonDorr-17.jpg)
2025 Land Cruiser vs. 4Runner: Wrapup
![2025 Toyota Land Cruiser versus 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2024/12/2025LandCruiserVS20254RunnerRear3Quarter.jpg)