Honda Amaze vs KIA Pegas

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
KIA Pegas in South Africa

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 274,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 132 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Amaze vs KIA Pegas: the short answer

Pegas has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Amaze remains close.

Pegas starts ZAR 14,905 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · Pegas from ZAR 239,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze Pegas
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc Pegas1368 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l Pegas16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Amaze170 mm Pegas148 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Amaze

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Pegas

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Amaze

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Pegas

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Amaze Pegas
Model Introduced Year 2018 2019
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan
Spec Amaze Pegas
Length 3995 mm 4400 mm
Width 1695 mm 1700 mm
Height 1498 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 148 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 475 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1130 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 1450 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 425 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 10.4 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 920 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 770 mm 1030 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 860 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze and Pegas 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 Pegas 33.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Pegas 65.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Pegas 72.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Pegas 57.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs Pegas 71.

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

Pegas leads by 10 points

Pegas has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Amaze remains close.

Evidence leader 58 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 99% source coverage
58
#1 Evidence leader

Pegas

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 33
Performance 33
Efficiency 65
Safety 72
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Leads by 10 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 Pegas +7 Efficiency Amaze +4 Safety Pegas +22 Practicality Pegas +1 Ownership Pegas +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Pegas

Performance 33/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

Amaze

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Pegas leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

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

Amaze vs Pegas 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.