Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mazda Mazda2

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 76 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,065,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 202 kW 🔧 381 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Mazda Mazda2 in South Africa

Mazda Mazda2

1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 417,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 148 Nm ⛽ 16.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.

Mazda2 starts ZAR 644,000 cheaper Land Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 76 Mazda2
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 76202 kW Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 76381 Nm Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 763956 cc Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 7613 km/l Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 76230 mm Mazda2152 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 76

4.0 V6 Station Wagon AT

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

Mazda Mazda2

1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD

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 76

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

Mazda2

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?

Land Cruiser 76

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Mazda2

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 76 Mazda2
Model Introduced Year 1984 2015
Generation 70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021 The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2015
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Color Note White, Beige -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV B-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 2100 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Hatchback
Spec Land Cruiser 76 Mazda2
Length 4890 mm 4085 mm
Width 1885 mm 1695 mm
Height 1970 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase 2730 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 230 mm 152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 l 44 l
Boot/Cargo Space 909 l 250 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 1527 kg
Payload Capacity 1200 kg 457 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 250 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 4.7 m
Front Headroom 993 mm -
Rear Headroom 954 mm -
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1063 mm
Rear Legroom 887 mm 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 76 and Mazda2 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 76 77 vs Mazda2 38.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Mazda2 64.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Mazda2 84.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Mazda2 45.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Mazda2 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.

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 76 leads by 9 points

Land Cruiser 76 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mazda2 remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 86% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Land Cruiser 76

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 49
Safety 50
Practicality 98
Ownership 43
Leads by 9 points
57
#2

Mazda2

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 64
Safety 84
Practicality 45
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser 76 +39 Efficiency Mazda2 +15 Safety Mazda2 +34 Practicality Land Cruiser 76 +53

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Land Cruiser 76

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 98/100
Ownership 43/100

Mazda2

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 45/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Land Cruiser 76 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 57 pts for Mazda2

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Land Cruiser 76 vs Mazda2 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.