Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Hiace Van vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
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 Van
HIACE PANEL VAN 2.5L DSL
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 175,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 260 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
2.8L Diesel 8-AT Adventure
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 420,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Hiace Van vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer
Land Cruiser Prado has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Hiace Van.
Hiace Van starts UGX 198,800,000 cheaper
Hiace Van from UGX 175,000,000 · Land Cruiser Prado from UGX 373,800,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hiace Van | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hiace Van75 kW @ 3600 rpm | Land Cruiser Prado150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hiace Van260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm | Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hiace Van2494 cc | Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hiace Van12.5 km/l | Land Cruiser Prado12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hiace Van195 mm | Land Cruiser Prado210 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 Van
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Hiace Van
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Land Cruiser Prado
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hiace Van | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market Hiace panel-van generation | Uganda-listed Prado 250 Series Adventure with the 2.8-litre diesel and eight-speed automatic. |
| 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 | Van | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Panel van | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Light commercial van | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Hiace Van | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4695 mm | 4920 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 195 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 110 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 620 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 2495 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2800 kg | 3100 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1010 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5 m | 6.0 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace Van and Land Cruiser Prado 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 Van 43 vs Land Cruiser Prado 73.
Efficiency index: Hiace Van 54 vs Land Cruiser Prado 54.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace Van 44 vs Land Cruiser Prado 95.
Practicality index: Hiace Van 68 vs Land Cruiser Prado 82.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace Van not separately scored vs Land Cruiser Prado 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 Prado leads by 25 points
Land Cruiser Prado has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Hiace Van.
Evidence leader
77
/100
Lead
25
points
Data
71%
source coverage
77
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
95
Practicality
82
Leads by 25 points
52
#2
Hiace Van
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
68
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +30
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +51
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +14
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
82/100
Hiace Van
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, Hiace Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hiace Van vs Land Cruiser Prado 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.