Honda Amaze vs Toyota Corolla

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.

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 Corolla in South Africa

Toyota Corolla

1.8 HEV XR CVT Hybrid CVT Current
ZAR 590,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 142 Nm ⛽ 25.6 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Corolla
Fuel Economy Corolla
🛡 Safety Corolla
📦 Practicality Corolla
🔑 Ownership Tie
Amaze starts ZAR 335,300 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · Corolla from ZAR 590,200

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Amaze Corolla
Maximum Power 66 kW 103 kW
Maximum Torque 110 Nm 142 Nm
Engine Size 1199 cc 1798 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.2 km/l 25.6 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 130 mm
Boot / Load Bay 420 l 470 l
Airbags 2 Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1430 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 3 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Corolla holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Corolla +14 pts
Efficiency Corolla +27 pts
Safety Corolla +40 pts
Practicality Corolla +4 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

Corolla

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

Corolla

  • 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

Spec Amaze Corolla
Model Introduced Year 2018 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Sedan Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan
Spec Amaze Corolla
Length 3995 mm 4630 mm
Width 1695 mm 1780 mm
Height 1498 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 43 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 470 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 1845 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 440 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m -
Front Headroom 990 mm -
Rear Headroom 920 mm -
Front Legroom 770 mm -
Rear Legroom 920 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Corolla leads by 17 points

Corolla holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Index leader 65 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 65% source coverage
65
#1 Index leader

Corolla

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 96
Safety 90
Practicality 60
Ownership 43
Leads by 17 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 Corolla +14 Efficiency Corolla +27 Safety Corolla +40 Practicality Corolla +4 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Corolla

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 60/100
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 Corolla leads the catalogue index with 65 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Corolla 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.

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

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.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

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 Corolla 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 Corolla 40.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Corolla 96.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Corolla 90.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Corolla 60.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs Corolla 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.