Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Hiace Van 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 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
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 Hiace Van vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Hiace Van and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XL6 starts UGX 62,000,000 cheaper
Hiace Van from UGX 175,000,000 · XL6 from UGX 113,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hiace Van | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hiace Van75 kW @ 3600 rpm | XL677 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hiace Van260 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm | XL6138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hiace Van2494 cc | XL61462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hiace Van12.5 km/l | XL616.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hiace Van195 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
Hiace Van
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?
Hiace Van
- 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 | Hiace Van | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market Hiace panel-van generation | 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 | Van | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Panel van | MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Light commercial van | Passenger car |
| Spec | Hiace Van | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4695 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 195 mm | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 170 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 209 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1175 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2800 kg | 1715 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1010 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace Van 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: Hiace Van 43 vs XL6 32.
Efficiency index: Hiace Van 54 vs XL6 63.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace Van 44 vs XL6 38.
Practicality index: Hiace Van 68 vs XL6 52.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace Van 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
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Toyota Hiace Van
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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
Hiace Van leads by 7 points
Hiace Van and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
52
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
74%
source coverage
52
#1
Evidence leader
Hiace Van
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
68
Leads by 7 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
Hiace Van +11
Efficiency
XL6 +9
Safety
Hiace Van +6
Practicality
Hiace Van +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hiace Van
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
68/100
XL6
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hiace Van 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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Hiace Van 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.