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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2006
Not Available
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Current local listing
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
-
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Length
4795 mm
4662 mm
Width
1855 mm
1918 mm
Height
1835 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
-
Payload Capacity
493 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
-
Front Headroom
1015 mm
-
Rear Headroom
979 mm
-
Front Legroom
1048 mm
-
Rear Legroom
928 mm
-
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Source Model Column
fortuner
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2184 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
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Available
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way driver power seat
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
5
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill descent control
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
279 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
279 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Fortuner
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
flagship
Starting Price
999000
489999
Starting Price Zar
999000
489999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and Scorpio-N 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: Fortuner 79 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs Scorpio-N 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.
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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
Scorpio-N leads by 2 points
Fortuner and Scorpio-N 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
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Fortuner may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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