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.
Includes an archived model
Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
No longer sold newSpecs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 147 kW🔧 440 Nm⛽ 13.8 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceLand Cruiser 76
⛽Fuel EconomySanta Fe
🛡SafetySanta Fe
📦PracticalityLand Cruiser 76
🔑OwnershipSanta Fe
Santa Fe starts ZAR 980000 cheaperLand Cruiser 76 from ZAR 980,000 · Santa Fe from ZAR 899,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Engine Power
202 kW
147 kW
Torque
381 Nm
440 Nm
Engine Size
3956 cc
2199 cc
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
13.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
230 mm
188 mm
Boot / Load Bay
909 l
703 l
Airbags
2
7
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
8
7
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Santa Fe has a slight advantage, but Land Cruiser 76 remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Land Cruiser 76
+3 pts
Efficiency
Santa Fe
+1 pts
Safety
Santa Fe
+54 pts
Practicality
Land Cruiser 76
+7 pts
Ownership
Santa Fe
+21 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 76
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
Santa Fe
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 76
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Santa Fe
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Model Introduced Year
1984
2001
Generation
70 Series – one of the world's longest-running vehicle nameplates
Fifth generation Santa Fe on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; 'Sensuous Sportiness' design with distinctive parametric LED lighting signature
Facelift History
Continuous mechanical updates while retaining core body-on-frame design. Minor updates in 2007, 2014, 2021
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2022; significant styling and interior quality upgrade; distinctive boxy design language with vertical lighting
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
White, Beige
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Ground Clearance
230 mm
188 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2815 mm
Length
4890 mm
4830 mm
Width
1885 mm
1900 mm
Height
1970 mm
1750 mm
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
3300 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
8
7
Boot Space
909 l
703 l
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
-
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
-
Not confirmed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
909 l
703 l
Load Bed Width
-
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
-
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
-
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
-
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
-
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
909 l
Not confirmed
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
-
Not confirmed
Boot Volume
909 l
703 l
Doors
5
5
Seats
8
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
67 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
3300 kg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
230 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
230 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
230 mm
188 mm
Height Mm
1970 mm
1750 mm
Length Mm
4890 mm
4830 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
909 l
703 l
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not confirmed
Payload Kg
-
Not confirmed
Cargo Volume
909 l
703 l
Tare Mass Kg
2100 kg
1980 kg
Turning Circle
6.0 m
Not confirmed
Turning Circle M
6.0 m
Not confirmed
Width Mm
1885 mm
1900 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Engine
1GR-FE
2.2 R-Series CRDi Diesel
Engine Type
V6
Diesel
Displacement
3956 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Valves per Cylinder
24
Not confirmed
Power
202 kW
147 kW
Power @ RPM
-
3800
Torque
381 Nm
440 Nm
Torque @ RPM
-
1750
Fuel System
Multi-Point EFI
Common Rail Direct Injection
Turbocharger
No
Yes
Top Speed
175 km/h
205 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.8 sec
8.5 sec
Compression Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Cylinder Bore
-
Not confirmed
Piston Stroke
-
Not confirmed
Engine Code
-
Not confirmed
Power
271 bhp
Not confirmed
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Diesel
Cylinder Layout
-
Not confirmed
Engine Aspiration
No
Not confirmed
Engine Type Config
1GR-FE
Inline
0–100 km/h
9.8 sec
8.5 sec
Battery Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Charging Port
-
Not confirmed
AC Charging Time
-
Not confirmed
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
2199 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
3956 cc
2199 cc
EV Range
-
Not confirmed
Acceleration 0 100
9.8 sec
8.5 sec
Combined System Power
-
Not confirmed
Combined System Torque
-
Not confirmed
Engine Config
1GR-FE
Not confirmed
Engine Cylinders
6
4
Engine Displacement Cc
3956 cc
2199 cc
Engine Power kW
202 kW
147 kW
Engine Torque Nm
381 Nm
440 Nm
Engine Valves
24
Not confirmed
Induction
No
Not confirmed
Max Power kW
202 kW
147 kW
Max Torque Nm
381 Nm
440 Nm
Maximum Power
202 kW
147 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
440 Nm
Motor Position
-
Not confirmed
Motor Power
-
Not confirmed
Motor Torque
-
Not confirmed
Motor Type
-
Not confirmed
Power Assisted Steering
Rack and Pinion
Not confirmed
Power kW Rpm
-
3800
Active Exhaust
-
Not confirmed
System Output
-
Not confirmed
Torque Nm Rpm
-
1750
Turbo Type
No
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
4WD
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
HTRAC AWD
LSD Available
Standard
Yes
Transfer Case
Standard
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
4 km/h
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4 km/h
Not confirmed
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
13.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
17.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
-
Not confirmed
Average Fuel Consumption
7.7 l/100km
Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.7 l/100km
Yes
Fuel Efficiency
7.7 l/100km
Yes
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
13.8 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
-
Not confirmed
Charging Time AC Full
-
Not confirmed
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
Not confirmed
Charging Type
-
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
7.7 l/100km
Yes
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.7 l/100km
Yes
DC Charging Power
-
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
7.7 l/100km
Yes
Fuel Tank Litres
87 l
67 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio
-
Not confirmed
Combined Driving Range
-
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
-
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
-
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not confirmed
Range Wltp
-
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not confirmed
AEB
-
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
-
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
2
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
2
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
-
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Highbeam
-
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
No
Drive Modes
-
Eco / Normal
EV Mode
-
No
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Emergency Braking
-
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
-
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
-
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
-
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
-
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Seat Material
Vinyl / Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power 8-way
Heated Seats
-
Front & 2nd Row
Ventilated Seats
-
Front
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
64-Colour Ambient
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Vinyl / Fabric
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
-
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Up
909
Not confirmed
Cargo Space
909
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Basic but functional – vinyl seats, basic climate control, robust switchgear designed to last decades
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl / Fabric
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
2
Not confirmed
Seat Capacity
8
Not confirmed
Seat Count
8
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Vinyl / Fabric
Not confirmed
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Climate Control
Manual AC
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All Doors
All
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
15W Wireless
Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
AC Type
Manual AC
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not confirmed
TPMS
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.8
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Unladen
230
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Launch Control
-
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
-
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
-
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Vinyl / Fabric
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not confirmed
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
4
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Steel
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Stabilizer Bar
Front
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
No
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Yes
Valves Per Cylinder
24
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Standard
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
9.8 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not confirmed
Battery Voltage
-
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
-
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
-
Not confirmed
Centre Console
-
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
-
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
-
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
-
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
-
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
-
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking
-
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
-
Not confirmed
Sound System
4
8 Meridian Premium
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-76
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
-
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
-
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
-
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
-
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
-
Yes
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
-
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
-
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
15W Wireless
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rim Size
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
8 Meridian Premium
Navigation System
Standard
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
12.3-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
Yes
Audio Speakers
4
8 Meridian Premium
Audio System
4
Not confirmed
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
-
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Roof Type
-
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Auto Headlights
-
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Headlights
Standard
Full LED Parametric
Load Bed Liner
-
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
-
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Approach Angle
-
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
-
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
-
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
-
No
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
4WD
All-Wheel Drive
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Breakover Angle
-
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
255/45 R20
Wheel Type
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Steel
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
Tubeless Radial
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not confirmed
Braked Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not confirmed
Brakes
Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
-
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Towing Braked Kg
3500 kg
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Yes
Wheel Material
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Wheelbase Mm
2730 mm
2815 mm
Wheels
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Wheel Diameter
Standard
20-inch Alloy
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-Link
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
4
Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
CO2 Emissions
280 g/km
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Particulate Filter
-
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
280
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
280
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world City Mileage Max
18.5 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
12 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
14 l/100km
Not confirmed
Owner Review Count
9
Not confirmed
Spec
Land Cruiser 76
Santa Fe
Ownership Role
Top
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1065300 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1065300
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1065300
Not confirmed
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Santa Fe leads by 13 points
Santa Fe has a slight advantage, but Land Cruiser 76 remains highly competitive.
Performance
Land Cruiser 76 +3
Efficiency
Santa Fe +1
Safety
Santa Fe +54
Practicality
Land Cruiser 76 +7
Ownership
Santa Fe +21
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Santa Fe
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
65/100
Land Cruiser 76
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
45/100
Practicality
96/100
Ownership
44/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe
wins with 77 pts
vs 64 pts for Land Cruiser 76
In structured scoring, Santa Fe emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Land Cruiser 76 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Santa Fe 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: Land Cruiser 76 49 vs Santa Fe 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: Land Cruiser 76 45, Santa Fe 99. 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: Land Cruiser 76 44, Santa Fe 65. 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: Land Cruiser 76 96, Santa Fe 89. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Land Cruiser 76 77, Santa Fe 74. 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 Santa Fe edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Santa Fe 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 Land Cruiser 76 and Santa Fe in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Land Cruiser 76 scores 77 vs 74.
Efficiency: Land Cruiser 76 scores 49 vs 50.
Safety: Land Cruiser 76 scores 45 vs 99.
Practicality: Land Cruiser 76 scores 96 vs 89.
Ownership: Land Cruiser 76 scores 44 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe
the advantage in this comparison.
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