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Land Cruiser Prado
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Tiggo 8 PHEV
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
1996
2026
Generation
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2250 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4840 mm
4725 mm
Width
1885 mm
1860 mm
Height
1890 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
120 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2990 kg
2430 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Payload Capacity
-
523 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
-
985 mm
Front Legroom
-
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
-
945 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Power Steering
Power Assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
-
Rear Suspension Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Multi-link
Suspension
Double Wishbone
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Triple Zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All Windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
120 l
1930 l
AC Type
Triple Zone Automatic
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Triple Zone Automatic
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
2 Years
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.1
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Windows
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Leather
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Voice Command Support
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.8 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Triple Zone Automatic
Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
-
Difflock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Lift Gate
Hands Free Electric
-
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
Triple Zone Automatic
-
Mirror
All Windows
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Powered Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
235/50 R19
Roof Rack Compatibility
Silver Roof Rails
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
14
8
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-prado
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame Reinforced
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder Frame
FWD
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Low Range with Crawl Control
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
87
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
9
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
9
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
9
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
9
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
9
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
-
Heated Seats
Front Heated
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front Ventilated
Standard
Steering Type
Power Assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Premium Ambient Lighting
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
Power
Fabric Seats
Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual with Lumbar Support
Power
Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
8
Navigation System
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
14
8
Audio System
14
-
Display Audio
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Built-in GPS Navigation
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Standard
Roof Rails
Silver Roof Rails
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED DRL
Standard
Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
-
Front Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
-
Led Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Standard
Auto Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
LED with Auto Leveling
-
Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Standard
Headlight Type
LED with Auto Leveling
Standard
Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
31 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
700 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
31 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
170 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
-
Wading Depth Mm
700 mm
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
265/60 R19
235/50 R19
Wheel Type
19-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
235/50 R19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
265/60 R19
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy
235/50 R19
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
19-inch Alloy
-
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Premium
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
-
Maintenance Plan
2 Years
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
2 Years
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 Years
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan
2 Years
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
30 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Idle CO2 Output
215
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
215
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
21
-
Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
Flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
1150000 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
1150000
729900
Starting Price Zar
1150000
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser Prado and Tiggo 8 PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Land Cruiser Prado 76 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 49 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 98 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 68 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado 40 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 5 points
Land Cruiser Prado and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +20
Efficiency
Tiggo 8 PHEV +32
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +4
Practicality
Tiggo 8 PHEV +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
40/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Land Cruiser Prado 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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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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