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 79 Double Cab vs Volkswagen Touareg: the short answer
Touareg holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab.
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab starts ZAR 693,300 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Double Cab from ZAR 801,000 · Touareg from ZAR 1,494,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab202 kW
Touareg190 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab381 Nm
Touareg600 Nm @ 600 rpm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab3956 cc
Touareg3000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab13 km/l
Touareg12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab235 mm
Touareg212 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
4.0 V6 Double Cab MT
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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)
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Touareg
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Touareg
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Third generation Touareg on MLB platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Latest generation with improved technology and design
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2050 kg
2070 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Length
5270 mm
4878 mm
Width
1855 mm
1984 mm
Height
1855 mm
1717 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
2899 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
212 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
810 l
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2850 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
-
Front Headroom
983 mm
-
Rear Headroom
951 mm
-
Front Legroom
1033 mm
-
Rear Legroom
886 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Not Available
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
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Not Available
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Standard
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
810 l
AC Type
Manual AC
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
Centre console
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
8.2
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Vinyl
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Not Available
Standard
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Standard
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
4
Not Available
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-double-cab
touareg
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not Available
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
mid
flagship
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
3000 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
202 kW
190 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
600 Nm @ 600 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
98.5 kW/tonne
91.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
185.9 Nm/tonne
289.9 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 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
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
5
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
12.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
12.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
87
90
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 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
2
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
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 79 Double Cab
Touareg
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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 79 Double Cab
Touareg
Seat Material
Vinyl
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab and Touareg 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 79 Double Cab 78 vs Touareg 90.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49 vs Touareg 50.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50 vs Touareg 81.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85 vs Touareg 83.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 43 vs Touareg 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
Touareg leads by 15 points
Touareg holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Touareg
Performance
90/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
83/100
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Touareg
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 63 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Touareg leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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