Changan Alsvin vs Honda Amaze

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Changan Alsvin in South Africa

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE Petrol 5-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
VS
Honda Amaze in South Africa

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 66 kW 🔧 110 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Alsvin vs Honda Amaze: the short answer

Alsvin and Amaze are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Alsvin starts ZAR 5,000 cheaper Alsvin from ZAR 249,900 · Amaze from ZAR 254,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Alsvin Amaze
Maximum Power Alsvin78 kW Amaze66 kW
Maximum Torque Alsvin145 Nm Amaze110 Nm
Engine Size Alsvin1500 cc Amaze1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Alsvin14.49 km/l Amaze18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Alsvin150 mm Amaze170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Alsvin

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

Amaze

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

Which One's Right for You?

Alsvin

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Amaze

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Alsvin Amaze
Model Introduced Year 2025 2018
Generation Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale. Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Compact sedan Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger car Sedan
Color Note - White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 954 kg
Spec Alsvin Amaze
Length 4390 mm 3995 mm
Width 1725 mm 1695 mm
Height 1490 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase 2535 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 390 l 420 l
Kerb Weight 1069 kg 954 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1470 kg 1380 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 426 kg
Towing Capacity 705 kg 900 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 4.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 920 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 770 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 920 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

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

Performance index: Alsvin 35 vs Amaze 26.

Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Amaze 69.

Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Amaze 50.

Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Amaze 56.

Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Amaze 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

Amaze leads by 5 points

Alsvin and Amaze are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 48 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 86% source coverage
48
#1 Evidence leader

Amaze

86% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 69 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 69
Safety 50
Practicality 56
Ownership 43
Leads by 5 points
43
#2

Alsvin

66% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 56 Check Safety 32
Performance 35
Efficiency 56
Safety 32
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Alsvin +9 Efficiency Amaze +13 Safety Amaze +18 Practicality Amaze +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Amaze

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 56/100
Ownership 43/100

Alsvin

Performance 35/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda Amaze leads the specification evidence index with 48 pts vs 43 pts for Alsvin

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

Alsvin vs Amaze questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.