Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux
2.8GD Active Double Cab 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 272,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 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 Hilux vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer
Hilux and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux starts UGX 60,400,000 cheaper
Hilux from UGX 204,600,000 · Land Cruiser FJ from UGX 265,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hilux | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hilux150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm | Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hilux500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm | Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hilux2755 cc | Land Cruiser FJ2694 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hilux12.5 km/l | Land Cruiser FJ9.35 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hilux286 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)
Specification evidence leader
Hilux
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Land Cruiser FJ
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hilux | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda-listed Hilux Active double cab with the 2.8-litre diesel and six-speed automatic. | 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 | Pick-up double cab | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Double-cab pickup | Five-seat ladder-frame 4x4 SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Hilux | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 4610 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1815 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3085 mm | 2580 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 286 mm | 245 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 271 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 63 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 470 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2085 kg | 1920 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2910 kg | 2510 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 825 kg | 590 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.4 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 Hilux 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: Hilux 73 vs Land Cruiser FJ 49.
Efficiency index: Hilux 54 vs Land Cruiser FJ 42.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux 59 vs Land Cruiser FJ 95.
Practicality index: Hilux 80 vs Land Cruiser FJ 65.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux 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
Hilux leads by 3 points
Hilux and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
75%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Hilux
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
59
Practicality
80
Leads by 3 points
64
#2
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49
Efficiency
42
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hilux +24
Efficiency
Hilux +12
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +36
Practicality
Hilux +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
80/100
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux leads. However, Land Cruiser FJ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hilux 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.