Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76
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 Grand Vitara
GRAND VITARA Kenya specification
Petrol
Current
KES 4,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW
🔧 137 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Land Cruiser 76 4.2D
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 8,800,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
Decision summary
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76: the short answer
Grand Vitara and Land Cruiser 76 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand Vitara starts KES 3,850,000 cheaper
Grand Vitara from KES 4,950,000 · Land Cruiser 76 from KES 8,800,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Grand Vitara | Land Cruiser 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Grand Vitara75.8 kW | Land Cruiser 7696 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Grand Vitara136.8 Nm | Land Cruiser 76285 Nm |
| Engine Size | Grand Vitara1462 cc | Land Cruiser 764164 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Grand VitaraNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser 76Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Grand Vitara210 mm | Land Cruiser 76230 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
Grand Vitara
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 76
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?
Grand Vitara
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 76
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Land Cruiser 76 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | Grand Vitara | Land Cruiser 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4345 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1645 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 230 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 130 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 373 l | 909 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 2180 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1720 kg | 3060 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 470 kg | 880 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 6.3 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 Grand Vitara and Land Cruiser 76 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: Grand Vitara 29 vs Land Cruiser 76 54.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 59 vs Land Cruiser 76 37.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 82 vs Land Cruiser 76 28.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 60 vs Land Cruiser 76 96.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 76 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
Grand Vitara and Land Cruiser 76 image comparison
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
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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
Grand Vitara leads by 2 points
Grand Vitara and Land Cruiser 76 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
57
/100
Lead
2
points
Data
65%
source coverage
57
#1
Evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29
Efficiency
59
Safety
82
Practicality
60
Leads by 2 points
55
#2
Land Cruiser 76
Performance
54
Efficiency
37
Safety
28
Practicality
96
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser 76 +25
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +22
Safety
Grand Vitara +54
Practicality
Land Cruiser 76 +36
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
60/100
Land Cruiser 76
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
96/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, Land Cruiser 76 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Grand Vitara vs Land Cruiser 76 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.