Honda Amaze vs Geely E5 EM-i

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.

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
Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Amaze vs Geely E5 EM-i: the short answer

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Amaze starts ZAR 345,099 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze E5 EM-i
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW E5 EM-i73 kW
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm E5 EM-i125 Nm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc E5 EM-i1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Amaze170 mm E5 EM-i172 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.

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort 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

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex

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)

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
Specification evidence leader

E5 EM-i

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

E5 EM-i

  • 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 E5 EM-i
Model Introduced Year 2018 2025
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Sedan SUV
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Spec Amaze E5 EM-i
Length 3995 mm 4740 mm
Width 1695 mm 1905 mm
Height 1498 mm 1685 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 172 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 528 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 426 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 900 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 4 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 990 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 920 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 770 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 920 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze and E5 EM-i 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: Amaze 26 vs E5 EM-i 39.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs E5 EM-i 79.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs E5 EM-i 91.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs E5 EM-i 71.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs E5 EM-i not separately scored.

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

E5 EM-i leads by 21 points

E5 EM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 55% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 71
Leads by 21 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 E5 EM-i +13 Efficiency E5 EM-i +10 Safety E5 EM-i +41 Practicality E5 EM-i +15

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 71/100

Amaze

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i 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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Amaze vs E5 EM-i 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.