Honda Amaze vs BYD SEALION 6 DM-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
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i in South Africa

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

Premium DM-i AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda Amaze vs BYD SEALION 6 DM-i: the short answer

SEALION 6 DM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Amaze starts ZAR 385,000 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · SEALION 6 DM-i from ZAR 639,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze SEALION 6 DM-i
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW SEALION 6 DM-i96 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm SEALION 6 DM-i220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc SEALION 6 DM-i1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l SEALION 6 DM-i17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Amaze170 mm SEALION 6 DM-i180 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

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

Premium DM-i AWD

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

SEALION 6 DM-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

SEALION 6 DM-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 SEALION 6 DM-i
Model Introduced Year 2018 2024
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use First South African SEALION 6 DM-i generation
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
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 Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec Amaze SEALION 6 DM-i
Length 3995 mm 4775 mm
Width 1695 mm 1890 mm
Height 1498 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 425 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 2510 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 410 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 980 mm
Rear Headroom 920 mm 910 mm
Front Legroom 770 mm 1120 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 820 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze and SEALION 6 DM-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 SEALION 6 DM-i 58.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 75.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 99.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 59.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 vs SEALION 6 DM-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

SEALION 6 DM-i leads by 24 points

SEALION 6 DM-i holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 83% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Performance 58
Performance 58
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 24 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 SEALION 6 DM-i +32 Efficiency SEALION 6 DM-i +6 Safety SEALION 6 DM-i +49 Practicality SEALION 6 DM-i +3

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

Amaze

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEALION 6 DM-i leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 6 DM-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 SEALION 6 DM-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.