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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
Fortuner:
current from
ZAR 685,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Maximum Power
134 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
500 Nm
Engine Size
1987 cc
2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
279 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
-
Airbags
7
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and Fortuner are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Fortuner
+27 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+22 pts
Safety
C-HR
+9 pts
Practicality
Fortuner
+27 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C-HR
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Fortuner
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
2023
2006
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2021
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Length
4390 mm
4795 mm
Width
1796 mm
1855 mm
Height
1550 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
279 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
-
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2735 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2800 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Ladder frame
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
80
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Airbags
7
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
5
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Side Steps
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Step
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
fortuner
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
279 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan
Not confirmed
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
C-HR
Fortuner
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
Not confirmed
999000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
999000
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Fortuner leads by 6 points
C-HR and Fortuner are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
43/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Fortuner
leads the catalogue index with 74 pts
vs 68 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Fortuner leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C-HR and Fortuner comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Fortuner 80.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Fortuner 89.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Fortuner 43.
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