Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300
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 Baleno
BALENO GL 5D 1462p AT SLDA 7
Petrol
Current
KES 3,150,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
LC300 3.3D GX-R 10-AT
Diesel
10-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 25,450,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 225 kW
🔧 700 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300: the short answer
Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Baleno.
Baleno starts KES 22,600,000 cheaper
Baleno from KES 2,850,000 · Land Cruiser 300 from KES 25,450,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Baleno | Land Cruiser 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Baleno77 kW @ 6000 rpm | Land Cruiser 300225 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Baleno138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | Land Cruiser 300700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm |
| Engine Size | Baleno1462 cc | Land Cruiser 3003346 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | BalenoNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser 300Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Baleno150 mm | Land Cruiser 300235 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Baleno
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser 300
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Baleno
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Land Cruiser 300
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Baleno | Land Cruiser 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Station wagon |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market Hatchback | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Spec | Baleno | Land Cruiser 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990 mm | 4950 mm |
| Width | 1745 mm | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 150 mm | 235 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 135 mm | 235 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 318 l | 175 l |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 2563.88 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1430 kg | 3230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 445 kg | 666 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.9 m | 5.9 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 Baleno and Land Cruiser 300 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: Baleno 35 vs Land Cruiser 300 98.
Efficiency index: Baleno 59 vs Land Cruiser 300 42.
Safety-equipment index: Baleno 84 vs Land Cruiser 300 90.
Practicality index: Baleno 51 vs Land Cruiser 300 74.
Ownership-cover index: Baleno not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 300 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
Baleno and Land Cruiser 300 image comparison
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Suzuki Baleno
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300
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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
Land Cruiser 300 leads by 22 points
Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Baleno.
Evidence leader
79
/100
Lead
22
points
Data
61%
source coverage
79
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser 300
Performance
98
Efficiency
42
Safety
90
Practicality
74
Leads by 22 points
57
#2
Baleno
Performance
35
Efficiency
59
Safety
84
Practicality
51
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser 300 +63
Efficiency
Baleno +17
Safety
Land Cruiser 300 +6
Practicality
Land Cruiser 300 +23
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 300
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
74/100
Baleno
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
51/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, Baleno may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Baleno vs Land Cruiser 300 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.