Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Toyota Vitz

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.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
VS
Toyota Vitz in South Africa

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vitz.

Vitz starts ZAR 1,639,910 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 Vitz
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm Vitz145 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.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Vitz

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Vitz

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 Vitz
Model Introduced Year 2021 2019
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Hatchback
Spec Land Cruiser 300 Vitz
Length 4985 mm 3785 mm
Width 1980 mm 1695 mm
Height 1910 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 1250 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 350 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 4.7 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 983 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 951 mm
Front Legroom 1105 mm 1048 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and Vitz 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: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs Vitz 22.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs Vitz 76.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs Vitz 47.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs Vitz 49.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs Vitz 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Land Cruiser 300 leads by 30 points

Land Cruiser 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vitz.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 30 points
Data 92% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Leads by 30 points
46
#2

Vitz

85% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 76 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 76
Safety 47
Practicality 49
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 300 +73 Efficiency Vitz +36 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +52 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +33 Ownership Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

Vitz

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 47/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 300 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 46 pts for Vitz

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Land Cruiser 300 vs Vitz questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.