Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai KONA EV vs Toyota Land Cruiser 78
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai KONA EV
KONA EV Kenya specification
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
KES 6,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 395 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 78
Land Cruiser 78 4.2D Troopy
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 8,500,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
Decision summary
Hyundai KONA EV vs Toyota Land Cruiser 78: the short answer
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 78.
KONA EV starts KES 1,550,000 cheaper
KONA EV from KES 6,950,000 · Land Cruiser 78 from KES 8,500,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | KONA EV | Land Cruiser 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | KONA EV150 kW | Land Cruiser 7896 kW |
| Maximum Torque | KONA EV395 Nm | Land Cruiser 78285 Nm |
| Engine Size | KONA EVNot Applicable | Land Cruiser 784164 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser 78Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | KONA EV158 mm | Land Cruiser 78235 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
KONA EV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Land Cruiser 78
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
KONA EV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 78
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | KONA EV | Land Cruiser 78 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | KONA EV | Land Cruiser 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4205 mm | 5130 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 158 mm | 235 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 143 mm | 235 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 90 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 332 l | 2000 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1685 kg | 2230 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2170 kg | 3200 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 485 kg | 970 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 300 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 13 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 4 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 6.8 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 KONA EV and Land Cruiser 78 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: KONA EV 73 vs Land Cruiser 78 54.
Efficiency index: KONA EV 90 vs Land Cruiser 78 36.
Safety-equipment index: KONA EV 82 vs Land Cruiser 78 28.
Practicality index: KONA EV 49 vs Land Cruiser 78 97.
Ownership-cover index: KONA EV not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 78 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
KONA EV and Land Cruiser 78 image comparison
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Hyundai KONA EV
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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
KONA EV leads by 18 points
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 78.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
18
points
Data
56%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
KONA EV
Performance
73
Efficiency
90
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Leads by 18 points
55
#2
Land Cruiser 78
Performance
54
Efficiency
36
Safety
28
Practicality
97
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
KONA EV +19
Efficiency
KONA EV +54
Safety
KONA EV +54
Practicality
Land Cruiser 78 +48
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
KONA EV
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
Land Cruiser 78
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
36/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
97/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, KONA EV leads. However, Land Cruiser 78 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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KONA EV vs Land Cruiser 78 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.