Honda CR-V vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76

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.

Honda CR-V in South Africa

Honda CR-V

2.0 Hybrid e:HEV Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 819,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 204 kW 🔧 335 Nm ⛽ 20 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs Toyota Land Cruiser 76: the short answer

CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 76 remains close.

CR-V starts ZAR 290,100 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V Land Cruiser 76
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW Land Cruiser 76202 kW
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm Land Cruiser 76381 Nm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc Land Cruiser 763956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l Land Cruiser 7613 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm Land Cruiser 76230 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CR-V

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser 76

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

CR-V

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year 2023 1984
Generation Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1750 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec CR-V Land Cruiser 76
Length 4690 mm 4890 mm
Width 1860 mm 1885 mm
Height 1690 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2730 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l 909 l
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 1200 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 6 m
Front Headroom 970 mm 993 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 954 mm
Front Legroom 1049 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 1041 mm 887 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and Land Cruiser 76 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: CR-V 77 vs Land Cruiser 76 77.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs Land Cruiser 76 49.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs Land Cruiser 76 50.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs Land Cruiser 76 98.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs Land Cruiser 76 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.

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

CR-V leads by 10 points

CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 76 remains close.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 94% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

CR-V

94% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Ownership 60
Performance 77
Efficiency 80
Safety 91
Practicality 66
Ownership 60
Leads by 10 points
66
#2

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency CR-V +31 Safety CR-V +41 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +32 Ownership CR-V +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CR-V

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 80/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 60/100

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 66 pts for Land Cruiser 76

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, Land Cruiser 76 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CR-V vs Land Cruiser 76 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.