Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota RAV4 HEV
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Fortuner
2.8L Executive 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 285,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Decision summary
Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
Fortuner and RAV4 HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RAV4 HEV starts UGX 40,000,000 cheaper
Fortuner from UGX 285,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Fortuner | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Fortuner150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Fortuner500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Fortuner2755 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Fortuner12.5 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Fortuner279 mm | RAV4 HEV190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Fortuner
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Fortuner
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Fortuner | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Ladder-frame, three-row Fortuner in the current Uganda Executive 4x4 specification. | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Fortuner | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4795 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1835 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 279 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 210 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 253 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2185 kg | 1755 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2740 kg | 2230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 570 kg | 475 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.8 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and RAV4 HEV 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: Fortuner 73 vs RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 54 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 96 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: Fortuner 67 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner not separately scored vs RAV4 HEV 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
Fortuner and RAV4 HEV image comparison
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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
Fortuner leads by 6 points
Fortuner and RAV4 HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
74
/100
Lead
6
points
Data
76%
source coverage
74
#1
Evidence leader
Fortuner
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
96
Practicality
67
Leads by 6 points
68
#2
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Fortuner +18
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +3
Safety
Fortuner +1
Practicality
Fortuner +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
67/100
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, RAV4 HEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Fortuner vs RAV4 HEV 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.