Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Toyota Starlet Cross
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 Starlet Cross
1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 116,900,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
Land Cruiser 79 and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Starlet Cross starts UGX 260,900,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser 79 from UGX 360,000,000 · Starlet Cross from UGX 99,100,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser 79 | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser 7996 kW @ 3800 rpm | Starlet Cross77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser 79285 Nm @ 2200 rpm | Starlet Cross138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser 794164 cc | Starlet Cross1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser 7912.5 km/l | Starlet Cross12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser 79235 mm | Starlet Cross190 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
Land Cruiser 79
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
Starlet Cross
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?
Land Cruiser 79
- 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
Starlet Cross
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| 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. | Current Uganda listing; local generation dates are not stated. |
| 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 | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Heavy-duty double-cab pickup | Compact crossover |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger crossover |
| Spec | Land Cruiser 79 | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5095 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3180 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 220 mm | 155 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | 304 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3200 kg | 1480 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1120 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1000 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 | 4.8 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 Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 35.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 54 vs Starlet Cross 52.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 44 vs Starlet Cross 85.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 82 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 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
Land Cruiser 79 and Starlet Cross image comparison
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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 79 leads by 1 points
Land Cruiser 79 and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
58
/100
Lead
1
points
Data
74%
source coverage
58
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
82
Leads by 1 points
57
#2
Starlet Cross
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
85
Practicality
55
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 +16
Efficiency
Land Cruiser 79 +2
Safety
Starlet Cross +41
Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 +27
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 79
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
82/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 79 leads. However, Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 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.