Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Starlet vs Suzuki XL6
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 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
VS
Suzuki XL6
XL6 GLX 5D 1462p AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 113,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 16.0 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Starlet vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Starlet has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
Starlet starts UGX 15,000,000 cheaper
Starlet from UGX 98,000,000 · XL6 from UGX 113,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Starlet | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm | XL677 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | XL6138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Starlet1462 cc | XL61462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Starlet12.5 km/l | XL616.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Starlet150 mm | XL6180 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Starlet
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
XL6
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Starlet
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XL6
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Starlet | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023 | Current Uganda-market generation |
| Facelift History | Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023 | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Hatchback | MPV |
| Model Year | 2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Compact hatchback | MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | Passenger car |
| Spec | Starlet | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width | 1745 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 150 mm | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 314 l | 209 l |
| Kerb Weight | 990 kg | 1175 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1430 kg | 1715 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 440 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.1 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Starlet and XL6 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: Starlet 35 vs XL6 32.
Efficiency index: Starlet 52 vs XL6 63.
Safety-equipment index: Starlet 85 vs XL6 38.
Practicality index: Starlet 50 vs XL6 52.
Ownership-cover index: Starlet not separately scored vs XL6 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
Starlet and XL6 image comparison
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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
Starlet leads by 10 points
Starlet has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
10
points
Data
74%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
Starlet
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
85
Practicality
50
Leads by 10 points
45
#2
XL6
Performance
32
Efficiency
63
Safety
38
Practicality
52
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Starlet +3
Efficiency
XL6 +11
Safety
Starlet +47
Practicality
XL6 +2
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Starlet
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
50/100
XL6
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Starlet leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Starlet vs XL6 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.