Mitsubishi L300 vs Toyota Tamaraw
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Mitsubishi L300 and the Toyota Tamaraw as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation and Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, via mitsubishi-motors.com.ph.
Mitsubishi L300
Cab & Chassis 2.2D MT variant
- SRP
- ₱829,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,427
Photo: Toyota Motor Philippines, via toyota.com.ph.
Toyota Tamaraw
2.4 Dropside DSL M/T variant
- SRP
- ₱937,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,306
How they differ
- The Mitsubishi L300 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱829,000, which is ₱108,000 (12%) below the Toyota Tamaraw at ₱937,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the L300 is estimated at ₱14,427 a month against ₱16,306 for the Tamaraw, a difference of ₱1,879 a month.
- The Tamaraw makes more power (150 PS against 99.3 PS for the L300).
- The Tamaraw has more torque (343 Nm against 200 Nm for the L300).
- The Tamaraw has the larger engine (2,393 cc against 2,268 cc for the L300).
- The Tamaraw is the longer vehicle (5,300 mm against 4,440 mm for the L300).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Mitsubishi L300Cab & Chassis 2.2D MT, ₱829,000 | Toyota Tamaraw2.4 Dropside DSL M/T, ₱937,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.2L 4N14 4-cylinder in-line 16-valve DOHC turbo-intercooled diesel | 2GD-FTV (Diesel) |
| Displacement (differs) | 2268 cc | 2393 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 99.3 PS | 150 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 3500 rpm | 3400 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,000-3,500 | 1400-2800 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic common rail direct injection | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed manual | 5-speed MT |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1695 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1915 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2350 mm | 3085 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 195 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1130 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | n/a | 2 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 55 L | n/a |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 1100 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Independent wishbone with coil spring | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Semi-elliptic leaf spring | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | 10-inch ventilated disc | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 10-inch leading and trailing drum | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | 185R14C-8PR | 195R14C Steel |
| Wheels (differs) | 14 x 5.0J steel | Steel |
| Features | ||
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Halogen |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Seats: PVC; Air conditioning: Manual Cooler; Rear body: Dropside |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | Every 5,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



