Honda Amaze vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition

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
Renault Kwid Limited Edition in South Africa

Renault Kwid Limited Edition

1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 219,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 50 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Amaze vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition: the short answer

Kwid Limited Edition has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Amaze remains close.

Kwid Limited Edition starts ZAR 45,101 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · Kwid Limited Edition from ZAR 209,799

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze Kwid Limited Edition
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc Kwid Limited Edition999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Amaze170 mm Kwid Limited Edition180 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

Renault Kwid Limited Edition

1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR

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
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Kwid Limited Edition

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Amaze

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Kwid Limited Edition

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Amaze Kwid Limited Edition
Model Introduced Year 2018 2026
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
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 Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg 759 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Hatchback
Spec Amaze Kwid Limited Edition
Length 3995 mm 3731 mm
Width 1695 mm 1579 mm
Height 1498 mm 1513 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 28 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 279 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 759 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 1169 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 410 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 4.9 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 920 mm 965 mm
Front Legroom 770 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 850 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze and Kwid Limited Edition 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 Kwid Limited Edition 26.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Kwid Limited Edition 91.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Kwid Limited Edition 52.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs Kwid Limited Edition 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

Kwid Limited Edition leads by 12 points

Kwid Limited Edition has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Amaze remains close.

Evidence leader 60 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 60% source coverage
60
#1 Evidence leader

Kwid Limited Edition

60% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 52
Leads by 12 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 Level Efficiency Kwid Limited Edition +7 Safety Kwid Limited Edition +41 Practicality Amaze +4

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Kwid Limited Edition

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 52/100

Amaze

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Renault Kwid Limited Edition leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

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

Amaze vs Kwid Limited Edition 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.