Dongfeng 06 vs Toyota Camry

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 Camry Discontinued model
Dongfeng 06 in South Africa

Dongfeng 06

06 E3 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 200 kW 🔧 340 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Toyota Camry in South Africa

Toyota Camry

2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 749,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 221 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 06 vs Toyota Camry: the short answer

06 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Camry remains close.

Recorded price context 06: current from ZAR 599,900 · Camry: last listed from ZAR 659,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 06 Camry
Maximum Power 06200 kW Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque 06340 Nm Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size 06Not Applicable Camry2487 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 060 km/l Camry19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 060 mm Camry140 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 06

06 E3

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Camry

2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

06

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

Camry

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

Which One's Right for You?

06

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Camry

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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 06 Camry
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Current South African generation Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
Facelift History Current launch specification Latest generation with hybrid technology
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current 2024
Body Style SUV Sedan
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status Active discontinued
Segment Electric crossover SUV Sedan
Vehicle Type SUV Sedan
Tare Mass Kg - 1575 kg
Spec 06 Camry
Length 4670 mm 4885 mm
Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Height 1617 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 493 l
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2330 kg 2055 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 480 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 986 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 941 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1037 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 06 and Camry 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: 06 77 vs Camry 59.

Efficiency index: 06 90 vs Camry 79.

Safety-equipment index: 06 92 vs Camry 98.

Practicality index: 06 55 vs Camry 61.

Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs Camry 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

06 leads by 9 points

06 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Camry remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 64% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

06

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Practicality 55
Performance 77
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 55
Leads by 9 points
69
#2

Camry

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 59
Efficiency 79
Safety 98
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 06 +18 Efficiency 06 +11 Safety Camry +6 Practicality Camry +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

06

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 55/100

Camry

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 06 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 69 pts for Camry

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 06 leads. However, Camry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

06 vs Camry 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.