Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 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 Land Cruiser 79
LC79 4.2L Pick-up Double Cab 5-MT 4x4
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 360,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 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 Land Cruiser 79 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer
Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79.
Land Cruiser 79 starts UGX 13,800,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 79 from UGX 360,000,000 · Land Cruiser Prado from UGX 373,800,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 79 | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7996 kW @ 3800 rpm | Land Cruiser Prado150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm @ 2200 rpm | Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 794164 cc | Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 7912.5 km/l | Land Cruiser Prado12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 79235 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)
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79
- 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
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda-listed 70 Series LC79 double cab with 4.2-litre 1HZ diesel and five-speed manual; not the later 2.8-litre automatic specification. | 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 | Pick-up double cab | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Heavy-duty double-cab pickup | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Land Cruiser Prado |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5095 mm | 4920 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3180 mm | 2850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 220 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 l | 110 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 620 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2280 kg | 2495 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 3100 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1120 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.3 m | 6.0 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 Land Cruiser 79 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: Land Cruiser 79 51 vs Land Cruiser Prado 73.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 54 vs Land Cruiser Prado 54.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 44 vs Land Cruiser Prado 95.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 82 vs Land Cruiser Prado 82.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 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 19 points
Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79.
Evidence leader
77
/100
Lead
19
points
Data
71%
source coverage
77
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
95
Practicality
82
Leads by 19 points
58
#2
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
82
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +22
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +51
Practicality
Level
Moderate 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
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
82/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Land Cruiser 79 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.