Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota Corolla Sedan

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Corolla Sedan Discontinued model
Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 929,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 640 Nm
VS
Toyota Corolla Sedan in South Africa

Toyota Corolla Sedan

2.0 GR Sport CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 615,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota Corolla Sedan: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla Sedan remains close.

Recorded price context 007: current from ZAR 799,000 · Corolla Sedan: last listed from ZAR 512,700

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Corolla Sedan
Maximum Power 007400 kW Corolla Sedan125 kW
Maximum Torque 007640 Nm Corolla Sedan200 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Corolla Sedan1987 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 007Not Applicable Corolla Sedan13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 007150 mm Corolla Sedan130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Corolla Sedan

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Corolla Sedan

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec 007 Corolla Sedan
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Current South African 007 generation E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced 2022 mid-cycle refresh with updated infotainment and driver assistance features
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current 2024
Body Style Sedan 4-door Sedan
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Electric Fastback Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle 4-door Sedan
Tare Mass Kg - 1430 kg
Spec 007 Corolla Sedan
Length 4880 mm 4650 mm
Width 1895 mm 1780 mm
Height 1460 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 470 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 1855 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 425 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 1 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 991 mm
Rear Headroom 945 mm 955 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1036 mm
Rear Legroom 930 mm 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Corolla Sedan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs Corolla Sedan 52.

Efficiency index: 007 31 vs Corolla Sedan 54.

Safety-equipment index: 007 95 vs Corolla Sedan 98.

Practicality index: 007 60 vs Corolla Sedan 59.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Corolla Sedan 43.

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.

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

007 leads by 12 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla Sedan remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 83% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

007

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 100
Efficiency 31
Safety 95
Practicality 60
Leads by 12 points
63
#2

Corolla Sedan

91% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 52
Efficiency 54
Safety 98
Practicality 59
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +48 Efficiency Corolla Sedan +23 Safety Corolla Sedan +3 Practicality 007 +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 60/100

Corolla Sedan

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 63 pts for Corolla Sedan

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Corolla Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs Corolla Sedan questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.