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Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab: the short answer
Corolla Hatch and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Corolla Hatch starts ZAR 205,500 cheaperCorolla Hatch from ZAR 500,700 · Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Corolla Hatch125 kW
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
Corolla Hatch200 Nm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
Corolla Hatch1987 cc
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla Hatch13.5 km/l
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla Hatch130 mm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Corolla Hatch
2.0 GR Sport CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Corolla Hatch
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
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?
Corolla Hatch
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2019
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
2022 facelift with revised infotainment and additional safety features
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Pickup
Color Note
Super White, Emotional Red, Graphite Grey, Oxide Bronze, Black
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Vinyl
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
Not Available
Seat Trim
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Vinyl
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
2
Audio Speakers
8
4
Audio System
8
4
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Standard
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Roof Type
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
Hatchback
Pickup
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Led Headlights
LED
Standard
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
LED
Standard
Headlamps
LED
Standard
Headlight Type
LED
Standard
Headlights
LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tyre Size
225/40 R18
265/70 R16
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Full-Size
Tyre Type
225/40 R18
265/70 R16
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not Available
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Wheels
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
276 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
148
276
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
276
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
8
5
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Service Plan
Not Available
5 Years / 90,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
5 Years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
5 Years / 90,000 km
Spec
Corolla Hatch
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Top
Mid
Price Zar
605000 ZAR
780000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
605000
780000
Starting Price Zar
605000
780000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla Hatch and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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: Corolla Hatch 52 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Corolla Hatch 54 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Hatch 98 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: Corolla Hatch 48 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Hatch 43 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43.
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.
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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
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab leads by 2 points
Corolla Hatch and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +26
Efficiency
Corolla Hatch +5
Safety
Corolla Hatch +48
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +30
Ownership
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
Corolla Hatch
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
48/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 60 pts for Corolla Hatch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab leads. However, Corolla Hatch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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Corolla Hatch vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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.
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