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Decision summary
LEPAS L4 vs Toyota Yaris: the short answer
L4 and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
L4:
current from
ZAR 299,900
·
Yaris:
last listed from
ZAR 289,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
L4
Yaris
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Yaris88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Yaris145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size
L41499 cc
Yaris1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
Yaris15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
L4160 mm
Yaris160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
LEPAS L4
1.5T Pantera 6DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
L4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Yaris
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?
L4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Yaris
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
L4
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Compact SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1110 kg
Spec
L4
Yaris
Length
4406 mm
4180 mm
Width
1820 mm
1745 mm
Height
1635 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
1515 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.1 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
881 mm
Spec
L4
Yaris
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
130.6 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
L4
Yaris
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
L4
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
15.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
42
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
L4
Yaris
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
L4
Yaris
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
Yaris
Seat Material
Faux leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Yaris
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Front and rear
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Optional
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Full Size Steel
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Automatic AC
Rim Size
17-inch
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Optional
Spec
L4
Yaris
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Full Digital
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
10.1
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
6
Spec
L4
Yaris
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
L4
Yaris
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
L4
Yaris
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Yes
Wheel Type
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Full Size Steel
Wheel Diameter
17-inch
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
-
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
L4
Yaris
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1490 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
L4
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
116 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
68 dB
Spec
L4
Yaris
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R3,800
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
L4
Yaris
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
359900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Historical listed price
Starting Price
419900
359900
Starting Price Zar
419900
359900
Spec
L4
Yaris
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
L4
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
28
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and Yaris 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: L4 47 vs Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Yaris 98.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs Yaris 53.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs Yaris 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
L4 leads by 5 points
L4 and Yaris 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 59 pts for Yaris
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, Yaris 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.
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