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.
Historical comparison
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Toyota Camry
Discontinued model
Toyota Corolla Sedan
Discontinued model
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceCamry
⛽Fuel EconomyCamry
🛡SafetyTie
📦PracticalityCamry
🔑OwnershipTie
Recorded price context
Camry:
last listed from
ZAR 659,900
·
Corolla Sedan:
last listed from
ZAR 512,700
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
200 Nm
Engine Size
2487 cc
1987 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
140 mm
130 mm
Boot / Load Bay
493 l
470 l
Airbags
9
7
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1430 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Camry and Corolla Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Camry
+7 pts
Efficiency
Camry
+25 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Camry
+2 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Camry
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Corolla Sedan
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Camry
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Corolla Sedan
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2019
2019
Facelift History
Latest generation with hybrid technology
2022 mid-cycle refresh with updated infotainment and driver assistance features
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
1430 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2022
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Length
4885 mm
4650 mm
Width
1840 mm
1780 mm
Height
1445 mm
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
493 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2055 kg
1855 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.4 m
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Front Track Width
1575 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Engine
2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.0L Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2487 cc
1987 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.3 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
87.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
139.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Not confirmed
Gearbox
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
CVT Automatic
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
16 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
14 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
60
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Airbags
9
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Seat Material
Leather Sport
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric 8-Way
Manual
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Single-zone Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Single-zone Automatic
Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Sound System
10
8
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
8
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital
Standard
USB Ports
3
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
10
8
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
LED Headlamps
Full LED
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Full LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
LED
Headlight Type
Full LED
LED
Headlights
Full LED
LED
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
225/40 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
18-inch GR Alloy
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
Not confirmed
Approx Service Cost
Approx R7,500
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Not confirmed
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
Not confirmed
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
CO2 Emissions
93 g/km
148 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid
Not confirmed
Noise Level
64 dB
Not confirmed
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
19
7
Spec
Camry
Corolla Sedan
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
130 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
Camry leads by 6 points
Camry and Corolla Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Camry
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
43/100
Corolla Sedan
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Camry
leads the catalogue index with 70 pts
vs 64 pts for Corolla Sedan
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Camry leads. However, Corolla Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Camry and Corolla Sedan 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: Camry 59 vs Corolla Sedan 52.
Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs Corolla Sedan 54.
Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs Corolla Sedan 98.
Practicality index: Camry 66 vs Corolla Sedan 64.
Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs Corolla Sedan 43.
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