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.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI vs Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab: the short answer
Golf 1.4 TSI and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Golf 1.4 TSI starts ZAR 125,300 cheaperGolf 1.4 TSI from ZAR 580,900 · Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Golf 1.4 TSI110 kW
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab202 kW
Maximum Torque
Golf 1.4 TSI250 Nm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab381 Nm
Engine Size
Golf 1.4 TSI1400 cc
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab3956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Golf 1.4 TSI17.2 km/l
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Golf 1.4 TSI134 mm
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab235 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Golf 1.4 TSI
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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?
Golf 1.4 TSI
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
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2020
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Generation 8 Golf on MQB EVO 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
Eighth generation introduced with digital interior
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
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1368 kg
1850 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Length
4282 mm
5275 mm
Width
1789 mm
1855 mm
Height
1483 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
235 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
1850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2800 kg
Payload Capacity
-
950 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.4 m
Front Headroom
-
997 mm
Rear Headroom
-
944 mm
Front Legroom
-
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
-
884 mm
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Suspension
-
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
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
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
golf-1-4
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Bakkie towing support
Trim Level
top
mid
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
10.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Vinyl
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual AC
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
Not Available
4
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1400 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
24
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
202 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
381 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
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.4 kW/tonne
109.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
182.7 Nm/tonne
205.9 Nm/tonne
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
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Gearbox
DCT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
DCT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
13.8 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
87
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
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Seat Material
Cloth
Vinyl
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
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
6
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Vinyl
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
10-inch touchscreen, digital cockpit, advanced driver assistance, premium audio
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.
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Trim
Cloth
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Vinyl
Seat Fold Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Body Type
Hatchback
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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
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
134 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
134 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
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
265/70 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
276
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
276
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Mid
Price Zar
660000 ZAR
780000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current listed price
Starting Price
660000
780000
Starting Price Zar
660000
780000
Spec
Golf 1.4 TSI
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This Golf 1.4 TSI 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: Golf 1.4 TSI 46 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Golf 1.4 TSI 67 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Golf 1.4 TSI 81 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50.
Practicality index: Golf 1.4 TSI 59 vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78.
Ownership-cover index: Golf 1.4 TSI not separately scored 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Golf 1.4 TSI leads by 1 points
Golf 1.4 TSI and Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +32
Efficiency
Golf 1.4 TSI +18
Safety
Golf 1.4 TSI +31
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
59/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 62 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Golf 1.4 TSI leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Golf 1.4 TSI vs Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab questions
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