GWM H6 vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

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.

GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 5.8 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

2.7 4x4 VX 6AT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 761,400 ex-showroom
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Land Cruiser FJ
Fuel Economy Land Cruiser FJ
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership H6
H6 starts ZAR 714000 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Land Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 Land Cruiser FJ
Engine Power 115 -
Torque 260 -
Engine Size 1497 -
Claimed Mileage 5.8 -
Ground Clearance 198 -
Boot Space 530 -
Airbags 6 -
Kerb Weight 1680 -
Seating Capacity 5 -
Warranty 5 -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 holds a noticeable edge over Land Cruiser FJ, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Land Cruiser FJ +7 pts
Efficiency Land Cruiser FJ +12 pts
Safety H6 +94 pts
Practicality H6 +19 pts
Ownership H6 +15 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Family Usage

Land Cruiser FJ

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Land Cruiser FJ

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Land Cruiser FJ
0–100 km/h 110 sec -
0-100 km/h 110 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 110 sec -
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust Not Available -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged -
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port Not Available -
AC Charging Time Not Available -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 -
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) -
Cylinders 4 -
Displacement 1497 cc -
Engine 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid -
Engine Code GW4B15B -
Engine Config 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid -
Engine Cylinders 4 -
Engine Displacement 1497 cc -
Engine Displacement Cc 1497 cc -
Engine Displacement Litres 1.5 l -
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 115 kW -
Engine Torque Nm 260 Nm -
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol -
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged -
Engine Valves 16 -
EV Range 130 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol -
Fuel System Direct Injection -
Induction Turbocharged -
Max Power kW 115 kW -
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 260 Nm -
Maximum Power 115 kW -
Maximum Torque 260 Nm -
Motor Position Not Available -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type Not Available -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 115 kW -
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 154 bhp -
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm -
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm -
Top Speed 185 km/h -
Torque 260 Nm -
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm -
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm -
Turbo Type Turbocharged -
Turbocharger Yes -
Valves per Cylinder 16 -
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore Not Applicable -
Piston Stroke Not Applicable -
Spec H6 Land Cruiser FJ
360 Degree Camera Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Around View Monitor Yes -
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes -
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes -
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes -
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes -
Blind Spot Warning Yes -
Cruise Control Yes -
Drive Modes Yes -
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes -
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes -
Lane Keep Assist Yes -
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear -
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes -
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 leads by 23 points

H6 holds a noticeable edge over Land Cruiser FJ, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 62 /100
Lead 23 points
Data 97% confidence
62
#1 Winner

H6

97% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 43
Efficiency 38
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 23 points
39
#2

Land Cruiser FJ

11% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Performance 50 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 50
Safety 0
Practicality 50
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser FJ +7 Efficiency Land Cruiser FJ +12 Safety H6 +94 Practicality H6 +19 Ownership H6 +15

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6

Performance 43/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Land Cruiser FJ

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 50/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 wins with 62 pts vs 39 pts for Land Cruiser FJ

In structured scoring, H6 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser FJ may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the H6 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 38 vs Land Cruiser FJ 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 94, Land Cruiser FJ 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 65, Land Cruiser FJ 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 69, Land Cruiser FJ 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 43, Land Cruiser FJ 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H6 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 and Land Cruiser FJ in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 50.

Efficiency: H6 scores 38 vs 50.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 0.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 50.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 50.

Final structured scoring gives H6 the advantage in this comparison.