Toyota Hiace GD vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
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 Hiace GD
2.8 GD 15-Seater 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 225,000,000
ex-showroom
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 Petrol 6AT 4WD
Petrol
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 265,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW
🔧 245 Nm
⛽ 9.35 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Hiace GD vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace GD remains close.
Hiace GD starts UGX 40,000,000 cheaper
Hiace GD from UGX 225,000,000 · Land Cruiser FJ from UGX 265,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hiace GD | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed | Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hiace GD2755 cc | Land Cruiser FJ2694 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hiace GD12.5 km/l | Land Cruiser FJ9.35 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hiace GD185 mm | Land Cruiser FJ245 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)
Hiace GD
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
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Hiace GD
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Land Cruiser FJ
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hiace GD | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda 2.8-litre GD passenger-van family, distinct from the separately listed 2.5-litre Hiace variants. Public 14-seat and supplied 15-seat identities require separate build matching. | First-generation Land Cruiser FJ with 2.7-litre petrol engine; separate from the earlier FJ Cruiser |
| 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 | Passenger van | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial passenger vehicle | Five-seat ladder-frame 4x4 SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Minibus | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Hiace GD | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5915 mm | 4610 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 2280 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 185 mm | 245 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 63 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 470 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2350 kg | 1920 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3500 kg | 2510 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1150 kg | 590 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 7.9 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 Hiace GD and Land Cruiser FJ 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: Hiace GD 43 vs Land Cruiser FJ 49.
Efficiency index: Hiace GD 54 vs Land Cruiser FJ 42.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace GD 44 vs Land Cruiser FJ 95.
Practicality index: Hiace GD 81 vs Land Cruiser FJ 65.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace GD not separately scored vs Land Cruiser FJ 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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 9 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hiace GD remains close.
Evidence leader
64
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
74%
source coverage
64
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49
Efficiency
42
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Leads by 9 points
55
#2
Hiace GD
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
Land Cruiser FJ +6
Efficiency
Hiace GD +12
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +51
Practicality
Hiace GD +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
Hiace GD
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
81/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Hiace GD may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hiace GD vs Land Cruiser FJ 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.