Source type: Ford Uganda / Motorcare exact grade specifications
Ford Everest vs Toyota Hiace/Commuter
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Everest
Active 2.0 Single Turbo 6AT 4WD
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 275,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW
🔧 405 Nm
VS
Toyota Hiace/Commuter
Hiace Bus 2.5L 15-Seats MT DLX
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 189,600,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 260 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Ford Everest vs Toyota Hiace/Commuter: the short answer
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace/Commuter remains close.
Hiace/Commuter starts UGX 85,400,000 cheaper
Everest from UGX 275,000,000 · Hiace/Commuter from UGX 189,600,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Everest | Hiace/Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Everest125 kW @ 3500 rpm | Hiace/Commuter75 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Everest405 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm | Hiace/Commuter260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Everest1996 cc | Hiace/Commuter2494 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | EverestNot Officially Disclosed | Hiace/Commuter12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Everest229 mm | Hiace/Commuter195 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Everest
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Hiace/Commuter
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hiace/Commuter
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Everest | Hiace/Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current market generation | Current Uganda-market Hiace passenger-bus generation |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Small bus |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Mid-size body-on-frame SUV | Passenger transport minibus |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger minibus |
| Spec | Everest | Hiace/Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4914 mm | 4700 mm |
| Width | Not Officially Disclosed | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1844 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 229 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 70 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1833.88 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 3050 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1110 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1030 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 880 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Hiace/Commuter comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Everest 61 vs Hiace/Commuter 43.
Efficiency index: Everest 47 vs Hiace/Commuter 54.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 89 vs Hiace/Commuter 44.
Practicality index: Everest 76 vs Hiace/Commuter 81.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Hiace/Commuter 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.
Model imagery
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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-index readout
Everest leads by 14 points
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace/Commuter remains close.
Evidence leader
69
/100
Lead
14
points
Data
69%
source coverage
69
#1
Evidence leader
Everest
Performance
61
Efficiency
47
Safety
89
Practicality
76
Leads by 14 points
55
#2
Hiace/Commuter
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
81
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Everest +18
Efficiency
Hiace/Commuter +7
Safety
Everest +45
Practicality
Hiace/Commuter +5
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
76/100
Hiace/Commuter
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
81/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Hiace/Commuter may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Everest vs Hiace/Commuter questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.