Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Alto vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Alto
ALTOK10 RC GA 5D 998p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 1,650,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW
🔧 89 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D Pickup
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 7,790,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Alto vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79: the short answer
Alto and Land Cruiser 79 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Alto starts KES 6,140,000 cheaper
Alto from KES 1,650,000 · Land Cruiser 79 from KES 7,790,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Alto | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Alto49 kW @ 5500 rpm | Land Cruiser 7996 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Alto89 Nm @ 3500 rpm | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm |
| Engine Size | Alto998 cc | Land Cruiser 794164 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | AltoNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser 79Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Alto160 mm | Land Cruiser 79235 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Alto
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alto
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 79
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Alto | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Compacts | Pickup |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Hatchback | Kenya-market Pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Spec | Alto | Land Cruiser 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3530 mm | 5235 mm |
| Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 3180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 235 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 145 mm | 235 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 l | 90 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 214 l | 2235 l |
| Kerb Weight | 747 kg | 2090 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1168 kg | 3200 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 421 kg | 1110 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 400 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 1 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.5 m | 7.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alto and Land Cruiser 79 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Alto 26 vs Land Cruiser 79 54.
Efficiency index: Alto 75 vs Land Cruiser 79 36.
Safety-equipment index: Alto 83 vs Land Cruiser 79 22.
Practicality index: Alto 44 vs Land Cruiser 79 76.
Ownership-cover index: Alto not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
Alto and Land Cruiser 79 image comparison
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Suzuki Alto
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Alto leads by 7 points
Alto and Land Cruiser 79 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
68%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
Alto
Performance
26
Efficiency
75
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Leads by 7 points
48
#2
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54
Efficiency
36
Safety
22
Practicality
76
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 +28
Efficiency
Alto +39
Safety
Alto +61
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 +32
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Alto
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
22/100
Practicality
76/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Alto leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Alto vs Land Cruiser 79 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.