Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Toyota RAV4 HEV
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
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 remains close.
RAV4 HEV starts UGX 115,000,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 79 from UGX 360,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 79 | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7996 kW @ 3800 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm @ 2200 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 794164 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 7912.5 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 79235 mm | RAV4 HEV190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. |
| 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 | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5095 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1960 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3180 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 220 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2280 kg | 1755 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 2230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1120 kg | 475 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 | 6.3 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 Land Cruiser 79 and RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 54 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 44 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 82 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 not separately scored vs RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV leads by 10 points
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 remains close.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
10
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 10 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
RAV4 HEV +4
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +3
Safety
RAV4 HEV +51
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 +18
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
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, RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 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.