Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Fortuner vs Suzuki XL6
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
Suzuki XL6
XL6 GLX 5D 1462p AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 113,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 16.0 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Fortuner vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Fortuner has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.
XL6 starts UGX 172,000,000 cheaper
Fortuner from UGX 285,000,000 · XL6 from UGX 113,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Fortuner | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Fortuner150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm | XL677 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Fortuner500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm | XL6138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Fortuner2755 cc | XL61462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Fortuner12.5 km/l | XL616.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Fortuner279 mm | XL6180 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
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
XL6
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
XL6
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Fortuner | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Ladder-frame, three-row Fortuner in the current Uganda Executive 4x4 specification. | Current Uganda-market generation |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV | MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger car |
| Spec | Fortuner | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4795 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1835 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 279 mm | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 253 l | 209 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2185 kg | 1175 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2740 kg | 1715 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 570 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.8 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and XL6 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 XL6 32.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 54 vs XL6 63.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 96 vs XL6 38.
Practicality index: Fortuner 67 vs XL6 52.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner not separately scored vs XL6 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 XL6 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 29 points
Fortuner has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.
Evidence leader
74
/100
Lead
29
points
Data
76%
source coverage
74
#1
Evidence leader
Fortuner
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
96
Practicality
67
Leads by 29 points
45
#2
XL6
Performance
32
Efficiency
63
Safety
38
Practicality
52
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Fortuner +41
Efficiency
XL6 +9
Safety
Fortuner +58
Practicality
Fortuner +15
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
67/100
XL6
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Fortuner vs XL6 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.