Mazda CX-5 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.

Mazda CX-5 in South Africa

Mazda CX-5

2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 688,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW 🔧 213 Nm ⛽ 14.5 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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Land Cruiser 76
Fuel Economy CX-5
🛡 Safety CX-5
📦 Practicality Land Cruiser 76
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
CX-5 starts ZAR 409,500 cheaper CX-5 from ZAR 570,500 · Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec CX-5 Land Cruiser 76
Maximum Power 121 kW @ 6000 rpm 202 kW
Maximum Torque 213 Nm @ 4000 rpm 381 Nm
Engine Size 1998 cc 3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 14.5 km/l 13 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 230 mm
Boot / Load Bay 438 l 909 l
Airbags 6 2
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 2100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Warranty 5 Years/Unlimited km 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

CX-5 and Land Cruiser 76 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser 76 +29 pts
Efficiency CX-5 +7 pts
Safety CX-5 +38 pts
Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +35 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

CX-5

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

Land Cruiser 76

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?

CX-5

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

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-5 Land Cruiser 76
Model Introduced Year 2017 1984
Generation Second-generation KF-series Mazda CX-5, current outgoing South African range 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Facelift History The second generation arrived in 2017 and received a substantial update from 2021. An all-new replacement is scheduled to reach South Africa on 1 August 2026, while this current range remains on sale. Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Facelift Launched Since 2017 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active published
Segment Mid-size family SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Beige
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec CX-5 Land Cruiser 76
Length 4575 mm 4890 mm
Width 1845 mm 1885 mm
Height 1680 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2730 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 438 l 909 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 3300 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg -
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.95 m 6 m
Front Legroom 1041 mm -
Rear Legroom 1007 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Land Cruiser 76 leads by 2 points

CX-5 and Land Cruiser 76 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 65 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 83% source coverage
65
#1 Index leader

Land Cruiser 76

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 96
Ownership 43
Leads by 2 points
63
#2

CX-5

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 48
Performance 48
Efficiency 56
Safety 88
Practicality 61
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +29 Efficiency CX-5 +7 Safety CX-5 +38 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +35

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 96/100
Ownership 43/100

CX-5

Performance 48/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 61/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Land Cruiser 76 leads the catalogue index with 65 pts vs 63 pts for CX-5

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, CX-5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This CX-5 and Land Cruiser 76 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: CX-5 48 vs Land Cruiser 76 77.

Efficiency index: CX-5 56 vs Land Cruiser 76 49.

Safety-equipment index: CX-5 88 vs Land Cruiser 76 50.

Practicality index: CX-5 61 vs Land Cruiser 76 96.

Ownership-cover index: CX-5 not separately scored 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.