Suzuki Across vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Suzuki Across in South Africa

Suzuki Across

2.5 PHEV E-CVT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 1,199,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 227 Nm ⛽ 22.7 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Land Cruiser 76
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Across
📦 Practicality Land Cruiser 76
🔑 Ownership Across
Land Cruiser 76 starts ZAR 1199900 cheaper Across from ZAR 1,199,900 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Across Land Cruiser 76
Engine Power 225 202
Torque 227 381
Engine Size 2487 3956
Claimed Mileage 22.7 13.0
Ground Clearance 200 230
Boot Space 490 909
Airbags 8 2
Kerb Weight 1955 2100
Seating Capacity 5 Available
Warranty 5 3

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

Across

71
/ 100
+15
pts
#2

Land Cruiser 76

56
/ 100

Moderate difference between the models.

The Bottom Line

Across holds a noticeable edge over Land Cruiser 76, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser 76 +1 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Across +14 pts
Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +6 pts
Ownership Across +8 pts

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Across

Performance 17/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 20/20
Practicality 14/20
Ownership 20/20

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 18/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 6/20
Practicality 20/20
Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Across

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Land Cruiser 76

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Across

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Land Cruiser 76

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across Land Cruiser 76
Length 4635 4890
Width 1855 1885
Height 1690 1970
Wheelbase 2690 2730
Ground Clearance 200 230
Kerb Weight 1955 2100
Gross Vehicle Weight 2510 3300
Seating Capacity 5 8
Seats 5 Available
Doors 5 Available
Number of Doors 5 5
Boot Space 490 909
Boot Space Seats Folded 1604 1500
Boot Volume 490 Available
Front Track Width 1605 1550
Rear Track Width 1620 1540
Turning Radius 5.7 6.0
Front Headroom 1015 Available
Rear Headroom 1004 Available
Front Legroom 1090 Available
Rear Legroom 950 Available
Front Shoulder Room 1455 Available
Rear Shoulder Room 1418 Available
Max Payload 555 Available
Towing Capacity 1500 3500
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 Available
Front Overhang 915 Available
Rear Overhang 1030 Available
Load Bed Length Available Available
Load Bed Width Available Available
Spec Across Land Cruiser 76
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 87
City Mileage 22.7 11.0
Highway Mileage 20.4 15.5
Claimed Mileage 22.7 13.0
Claimed Fuel Consumption 1.0 Available
Average Fuel Consumption Yes Available
Distance To Empty Yes Available
Low Fuel Warning Yes Available
Auto Start Stop 0.5 Available
Real-world Mileage 18.5 Available
Fuel Efficiency 1.0 Available
Emission Standard EURO 6 Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity Available Available

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Across wins with 71 pts vs 56 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In structured scoring, Across emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser 76 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Across edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Across 0 vs Land Cruiser 76 0. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Across 20, Land Cruiser 76 6. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Across 20, Land Cruiser 76 12. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Across 14, Land Cruiser 76 20. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Across 17, Land Cruiser 76 18. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Across edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Across scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Across and Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Across scores 17 vs 18.

Efficiency: Across scores 0 vs 0.

Safety: Across scores 20 vs 6.

Practicality: Across scores 14 vs 20.

Ownership: Across scores 20 vs 12.

Final structured scoring gives Across the advantage in this comparison.