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⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
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8-Speed Automatic
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UGX 210,000,000
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⚡ 143 kW
🔧 246 Nm
⛽ 11.76 km/l
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Hyundai Santa Fe: the short answer
Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Santa Fe.
Santa Fe starts UGX 163,800,000 cheaper
Land Cruiser Prado from UGX 373,800,000 · Santa Fe from UGX 210,000,000
Five key differences
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Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Santa Fe
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser Prado
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures 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
Santa Fe
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
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Vehicle Details
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger SUV
Passenger SUV
Dimensions
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Length
4920 mm
4830 mm
Width
1980 mm
1900 mm
Height
1950 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2495 kg
1970 kg
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
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1007 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1052 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1075 mm
Engine & Performance
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Engine
2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel
2.5-litre naturally aspirated GDi petrol engine
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
10.5:1
Bore
92 mm
80 mm
Stroke
103.6 mm
90 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
142.7 kW @ 6100 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
246 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
198 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
18.5 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission & Drivetrain
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-time 4WD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Centre limited-slip differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Electronic rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Full-time 4WD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Permanent full-time four-wheel drive
Electronic/on-demand
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Four-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic locking
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Mileage & Efficiency
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.76 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.49 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
110 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
110
67
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
350 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Safety
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
VSC
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front, Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
VSC
Yes
TCS
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Driver and front passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Driver Assistance
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Front / Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height and reach adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort & Convenience
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Climate Control
Automatic multi-zone
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front, Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic multi-zone
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment & Connectivity
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Infotainment System
JBL
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front, 2nd row, 3rd row
2
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Off-road Capability
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Approach Angle
32 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
17 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
700 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Multi-Terrain Select
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Electronic rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Full-time 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
22 deg
20 deg
Tyres, Wheels & Brakes
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Tyre Size
265/70R18
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated discs
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Suspension & Chassis
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Environmental & Emissions
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
195 g/km
Service & Maintenance
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Service Plan
Dealer maintenance package available
Dealer/manufacturer scheduled maintenance plan; market terms apply
Pricing & Ownership
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Ownership Role
New seven-seat diesel 4x4 supplied through Toyota Uganda / CFAO Mobility
New-vehicle supply through Hyundai Uganda; obtain a current local quotation and applicable warranty terms
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX
Ex-showroom price in UGX
Warranty
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Spec
Land Cruiser Prado
Santa Fe
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 Km
5 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first; local warranty-booklet conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Land Cruiser Prado and Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 56.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser Prado 54 vs Santa Fe 46.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser Prado 95 vs Santa Fe 63.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser Prado 82 vs Santa Fe 70.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser Prado not separately scored vs Santa Fe 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.
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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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
Land Cruiser Prado leads by 18 points
Land Cruiser Prado holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Santa Fe.
Evidence leader
77
/100
Lead
18
points
Data
71%
source coverage
77
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser Prado
71% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 95
Check
Efficiency 54
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
95
Practicality
82
Leads by 18 points
59
#2
Santa Fe
71% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Practicality 70
Check
Efficiency 46
Performance
56
Efficiency
46
Safety
63
Practicality
70
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Land Cruiser Prado +17
Efficiency
Land Cruiser Prado +8
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +32
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score
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Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser Prado
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 59 pts for Santa Fe
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser Prado leads. However, Santa Fe may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
Land Cruiser Prado vs Santa Fe questions
Which is better — Land Cruiser Prado or Santa Fe?
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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.
Which is more fuel-efficient — Land Cruiser Prado or Santa Fe?
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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.
Which is the safer car — Land Cruiser Prado or Santa Fe?
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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.
Which is cheaper to own over five years?
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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.
Which is the better family car — Land Cruiser Prado or Santa Fe?
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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.
Which has more engine performance — Land Cruiser Prado or Santa Fe?
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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.