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Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 vs Mazda Mazda3: the short answer
Land Cruiser 76 and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Mazda3 starts ZAR 481,700 cheaperLand Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser 76202 kW
Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser 76381 Nm
Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser 763956 cc
Mazda31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser 7613 km/l
Mazda315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser 76230 mm
Mazda3140 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 ratingNot yet rated
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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 PerformancePublished Practicality
Mazda3
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
Mazda3
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
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Model Introduced Year
1984
2019
Generation
70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
Facelift History
Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2019
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
C-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2100 kg
1350 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Length
4890 mm
4460 mm
Width
1885 mm
1795 mm
Height
1970 mm
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2725 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
230 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
909 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
1200 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
-
Rear Headroom
954 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1075 mm
Rear Legroom
887 mm
891 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Torsion beam axle
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
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Macpherson strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Torsion beam axle
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
909 l
687 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.8
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Vinyl / Fabric
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.8 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
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
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
4
12
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-76
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
83.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
202 kW
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
213 Nm @ 4000 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.8 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
96.2 kW/tonne
89.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
181.4 Nm/tonne
157.8 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
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
-
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.850
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
18.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
87
51
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
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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 Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
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
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Seat Material
Vinyl / Fabric
Black Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1414 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1356 mm
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(60:40)
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Fabric Seats
Vinyl / Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Basic but functional – vinyl seats, basic climate control, robust switchgear designed to last decades
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl / Fabric
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl / Fabric
Black Leather
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
12
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10-Inch
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
12
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10-Inch
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10-Inch
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
Black Metallic
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
Mazda South Africa offers model-specific solid, metallic and premium paint finishes subject to current edition availability.
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
230 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance Min
230 mm
140 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
215/45 R18
Wheel Type
Standard
Black Metallic
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
18x7J
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
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
-
Wheel Material
Standard
Black Metallic
Wheels
Standard
Black Metallic
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
CO2 Emissions
280 g/km
146 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
280
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
280
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
14 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Mazda3
Ownership Role
Top
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
1065300 ZAR
629700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
1065300
629700
Starting Price Zar
1065300
629700
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser 76 and Mazda3 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 Mazda3 50.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Mazda3 61.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 76 50 vs Mazda3 96.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 76 98 vs Mazda3 50.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 76 43 vs Mazda3 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Land Cruiser 76 leads by 2 points
Land Cruiser 76 and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser 76 +27
Efficiency
Mazda3 +12
Safety
Mazda3 +46
Practicality
Land Cruiser 76 +48
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 76
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
98/100
Ownership
43/100
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 76
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Mazda3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 76 leads. However, Mazda3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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.
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