Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Ford Ranger Raptor
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 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
VS
Ford Ranger Raptor
Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost 10AT 4WD
Petrol
10-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 305,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW
🔧 583 Nm
Decision summary
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Ford Ranger Raptor: the short answer
Land Cruiser Prado has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ranger Raptor remains close.
Ranger Raptor starts UGX 68,800,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser Prado from UGX 373,800,000 · Ranger Raptor from UGX 305,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Land Cruiser Prado | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Land Cruiser Prado150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm | Ranger Raptor292 kW @ 5650 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm | Ranger Raptor583 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc | Ranger Raptor2956 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Land Cruiser Prado12.5 km/l | Ranger RaptorNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | Land Cruiser Prado210 mm | Ranger RaptorNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Uganda / Motorcare exact grade specifications
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser Prado
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ranger Raptor
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Land Cruiser Prado | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda-listed Prado 250 Series Adventure with the 2.8-litre diesel and eight-speed automatic. | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Pickup |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV | Performance mid-size pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Pickup |
| Spec | Land Cruiser Prado | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4920 mm | 5381 mm |
| Width | 1980 mm | 2028 mm |
| Height | 1950 mm | 1922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 200 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 620 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 2495 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3100 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.0 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 880 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser Prado and Ranger Raptor 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 Prado 73 vs Ranger Raptor 86.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 54 vs Ranger Raptor 45.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 95 vs Ranger Raptor 84.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 82 vs Ranger Raptor 32.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado not separately scored vs Ranger Raptor 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 Prado and Ranger Raptor 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 Prado leads by 14 points
Land Cruiser Prado has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ranger Raptor remains close.
Evidence leader
77
/100
Lead
14
points
Data
71%
source coverage
77
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
95
Practicality
82
Leads by 14 points
63
#2
Ranger Raptor
Performance
86
Efficiency
45
Safety
84
Practicality
32
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ranger Raptor +13
Efficiency
Land Cruiser Prado +9
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +11
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +50
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
Ranger Raptor
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
32/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, Ranger Raptor may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Land Cruiser Prado vs Ranger Raptor 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.