Toyota C-HR vs Ford Territory

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Titanium DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 643,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 318 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota C-HR vs Ford Territory: the short answer

C-HR and Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Territory: current from ZAR 534,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C-HR Territory
Maximum Power C-HR134 kW Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque C-HR190 Nm Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size C-HR1987 cc Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C-HR19.2 km/l Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance C-HR160 mm Territory190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

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

Territory

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?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Territory

  • 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 Territory
Model Introduced Year 2023 2024
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 2026 South African design and equipment update
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Current 2026 update
Body Style 5-door Crossover SUV SUV
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Type 5-door Crossover SUV SUV
Color Note Not confirmed White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C-HR Territory
Length 4390 mm 4685 mm
Width 1796 mm 1935 mm
Height 1550 mm 1706 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2025 kg
Payload Capacity 430 kg 320 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1310 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 1 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.68 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 997 mm
Rear Headroom 946 mm 971 mm
Front Legroom 1030 mm 1034 mm
Rear Legroom 881 mm 956 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C-HR and Territory comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 Territory 63.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Territory 53.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Territory 81.

Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Territory 60.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Territory 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

C-HR leads by 2 points

C-HR and Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 91% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

C-HR

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Leads by 2 points
65
#2

Territory

73% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 81 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 63
Efficiency 53
Safety 81
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Territory +10 Efficiency C-HR +25 Safety C-HR +17 Practicality Territory +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

Territory

Performance 63/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota C-HR leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 65 pts for Territory

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C-HR leads. However, Territory may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C-HR vs Territory questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.