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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Land Cruiser FJ starts ZAR 388,800 cheaperLand Cruiser FJ from ZAR 714,000 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
Five key differences
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Specification
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
Land Cruiser FJ2700 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Land Cruiser FJ9.3 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Land Cruiser FJ245 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 4x4 VX 6AT
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Current South African Transporter Kombi listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
New South African model line launched in 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
New South African model line launched in 2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1970 kg
2139 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Length
4610 mm
5050 mm
Width
1855 mm
2032 mm
Height
1890 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
245 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
488 l
-
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2500 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1044 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1555 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1555
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Manual
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-kombi
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Engine
2.7-litre 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
2700 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
95 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
360 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
165 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 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
61.9 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 Nm/tonne
168.3 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 FJ
Transporter Kombi
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x4
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4x4
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
9.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 Without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
55 l
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 FJ
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
AEB
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Standard 6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 2PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
MPV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Approach Angle
29.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
38.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Part-time four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
29.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
38.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
245 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
245 mm
150 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
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 FJ
Transporter Kombi
Tyre Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Lever
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
761400 ZAR
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Active local lineup
Starting Price
761400
1342400
Starting Price Zar
761400
1342400
Spec
Land Cruiser FJ
Transporter Kombi
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser FJ and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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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.
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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.
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