Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Toyota Starlet
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 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
VS
Toyota Starlet
1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 98,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Starlet starts UGX 167,000,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser FJ from UGX 265,000,000 · Starlet from UGX 98,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser FJ | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm | Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser FJ2694 cc | Starlet1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser FJ9.35 km/l | Starlet12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser FJ245 mm | Starlet150 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 FJ
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
Starlet
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?
Land Cruiser FJ
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Starlet
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser FJ | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Generation | First-generation Land Cruiser FJ with 2.7-litre petrol engine; separate from the earlier FJ Cruiser | 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023 |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023 |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Five-seat ladder-frame 4x4 SUV | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger car |
| Spec | Land Cruiser FJ | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4610 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 245 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 200 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 470 l | 314 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1920 kg | 990 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2510 kg | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 590 kg | 440 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 5.1 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 FJ and Starlet 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 FJ 49 vs Starlet 35.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser FJ 42 vs Starlet 52.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser FJ 95 vs Starlet 85.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser FJ 65 vs Starlet 50.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser FJ not separately scored vs Starlet 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 FJ and Starlet image comparison
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
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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 FJ leads by 9 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Evidence leader
64
/100
Lead
9
points
Data
74%
source coverage
64
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49
Efficiency
42
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Leads by 9 points
55
#2
Starlet
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
85
Practicality
50
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +14
Efficiency
Starlet +10
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +10
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
Starlet
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ leads. However, Starlet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Land Cruiser FJ vs Starlet 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.