Honda Amaze vs Toyota Camry

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.

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
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
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
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Camry
Fuel Economy Camry
🛡 Safety Camry
📦 Practicality Camry
🔑 Ownership Tie
Recorded price context Amaze: current from ZAR 254,900 · Camry: last listed from ZAR 659,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Amaze Camry
Maximum Power 66 kW 160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque 110 Nm 221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size 1199 cc 2487 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.2 km/l 19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 140 mm
Boot / Load Bay 420 l 493 l
Airbags 2 9
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1575 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Camry holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Camry +33 pts
Efficiency Camry +10 pts
Safety Camry +48 pts
Practicality Camry +10 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Amaze

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

Camry

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Amaze

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Camry

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

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

Spec Amaze Camry
Model Introduced Year 2018 2019
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use Not confirmed
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety Latest generation with hybrid technology
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Sedan Not confirmed
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Sedan Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Not confirmed
Spec Amaze Camry
Length 3995 mm 4885 mm
Width 1695 mm 1840 mm
Height 1498 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 493 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 2055 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 900 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 990 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 920 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 770 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 920 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Camry leads by 22 points

Camry holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 83% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

Camry

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 59
Efficiency 79
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Ownership 43
Leads by 22 points
48
#2

Amaze

86% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 69 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 69
Safety 50
Practicality 56
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Camry +33 Efficiency Camry +10 Safety Camry +48 Practicality Camry +10 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Camry

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 43/100

Amaze

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Camry leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Camry leads. However, Amaze may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

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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.

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Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Amaze and Camry 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: Amaze 26 vs Camry 59.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Camry 79.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Camry 98.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Camry 66.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 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.