Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu mu-X 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.
Isuzu mu-X
mu-X 1.9L 4x4 6AT
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 275,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
⛽ 11.8 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
Isuzu mu-X vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer
mu-X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet.
Starlet starts UGX 177,000,000 cheaper
mu-X from UGX 275,000,000 · Starlet from UGX 98,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | mu-X | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | mu-X110 kW @ 3600 rpm | Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | mu-X350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | mu-X1899 cc | Starlet1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | mu-X11.8 km/l | Starlet12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | mu-X220 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
mu-X
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?
mu-X
- 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 | mu-X | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Generation | Current Isuzu Uganda-listed generation | 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023 |
| Facelift History | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification | Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023 |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | 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 | Seven-seat body-on-frame SUV | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger car |
| Spec | mu-X | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2855 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 220 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 311 l | 314 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 990 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3100 kg | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1000 kg | 440 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.1 m | 5.1 m |
| Front Headroom | 1005 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | 980 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1050 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 900 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This mu-X 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: mu-X 52 vs Starlet 35.
Efficiency index: mu-X 47 vs Starlet 52.
Safety-equipment index: mu-X 96 vs Starlet 85.
Practicality index: mu-X 83 vs Starlet 50.
Ownership-cover index: mu-X 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
mu-X and Starlet image comparison
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Isuzu mu-X
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Toyota Starlet
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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
mu-X leads by 15 points
mu-X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet.
Evidence leader
70
/100
Lead
15
points
Data
78%
source coverage
70
#1
Evidence leader
mu-X
Performance
52
Efficiency
47
Safety
96
Practicality
83
Leads by 15 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
mu-X +17
Efficiency
Starlet +5
Safety
mu-X +11
Practicality
mu-X +33
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
mu-X
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
83/100
Starlet
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, mu-X 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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mu-X 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.