Toyota Camry vs Suzuki Dzire
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.
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Toyota Camry
At a Glance — Who Wins What
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 160 kW @ 5700 rpm | 60 kW @ 5700 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 221 Nm @ 3600 rpm | 112 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Engine Size | 2487 cc | 1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | 19.2 km/l | 21.7 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Boot / Load Bay | 493 l | 378 l |
| Airbags | 9 | 6 |
| Kerb Weight | 1575 kg | 940 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
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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 Dzire are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Camry
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published ownership cover
Dzire
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published ownership cover
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Which One's Right for You?
Camry
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Dzire
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
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 | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Facelift History | Latest generation with hybrid technology | Second-generation Dzire (ZD41S) introduced globally in 2017; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in SA specification for 2024 launch; minor equipment and colour updates in 2026. |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1575 kg | 940 kg |
| Generation | Not confirmed | Second generation Dzire on HEARTECT platform — same structural architecture as the fifth-generation Swift, updated with Z12E DualJet engine for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | Sedan |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Arctic White Pearl, Grandeur Grey Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl, Speedy Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | published |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | Sedan |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4885 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1840 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2825 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 493 l | 378 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1575 kg | 940 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2055 kg | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.8 m | - |
| Number of Rows | Not confirmed | 2 rows |
| Doors | Not confirmed | 4 doors |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1575 mm | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | 1580 mm | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| Power Steering | Electric | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Z12E |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Parallel Hybrid | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 2487 cc | 1197 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | Not Officially Disclosed | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Dual Injection | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 73 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 95.5 mm |
| Maximum Power | 160 kW @ 5700 rpm | 60 kW @ 5700 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 221 Nm @ 3600 rpm | 112 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| 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 | 160 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 sec | 13.2 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 | 63.8 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 119.1 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 | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front Transverse | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| 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 Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Type | CVT Automatic (e-CVT) | Automatic |
| Gearbox Type | CVT Automatic (e-CVT) | CVT Automatic |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Clutch Type | Not confirmed | Torque Converter with CVT Belt Drive |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Not confirmed | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transmission Speeds | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 19.2 km/l | 21.7 km/l |
| City Mileage | 16 km/l | 17.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 21 km/l | 25 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 l | 37 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 60 | 37 |
| Real-world Mileage | 19.2 km/l | 21.7 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 9 | 6 |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Standard | - |
| Central Locking | Standard | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | - |
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not confirmed | Standard — Front |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| AEB | Standard | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| BA | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Standard — Front |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Standard — Front |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Rear View Camera |
| 360 Degree Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Standard | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Rear View Camera |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Rear View Camera |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Rear View Camera |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Rear View Camera |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather Sport | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seat Adjustment | Electric 8-Way | Manual 6-way |
| Heated Seats | Front | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Front | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Ambient Lighting | Multi-colour | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60/40 Split | - |
| Front Armrest | Standard | - |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 1 USB Type-A |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 6-way |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual 6-way |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual 4-way |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 6-way |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, rear view camera from GL+, push-button start from GL+, six airbags on GL+ CVT, AEB and lane departure warning on GL+ CVT, manual air conditioning standard, ch |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Standard — Front |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | All Doors | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Entry | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Standard | LED Projector Headlights |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Standard | - |
| AC Type | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rim Size | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15 Inches |
| Sound System | 10 | 4 |
| Unlocking | Smart Entry | Standard |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 378 l |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 Years |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 4.6 |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Standard — Front |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | LED Tail Lamps |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt Adjustable |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt Adjustable |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 13.2 sec |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Standard |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | LED Tail Lamps |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | dzire |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt Adjustable |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless Android Auto |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 10 | 4 |
| Navigation System | Standard | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| USB Ports | 3 | 1 USB Type-A |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless Android Auto |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless Android Auto |
| Audio Speakers | 10 | 4 |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | 1 USB Type-A |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 1 USB Type-A |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Wireless Android Auto |
| Touchscreen | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Full LED | LED Projector Headlights |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED DRL |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | - |
| Body Cladding | Not Available | - |
| Rear Spoiler | Sport Rear Spoiler | - |
| DRL | LED | LED DRL |
| Led Headlights | Full LED | LED Projector Headlights |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED DRL |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Headlamps | Full LED | LED Projector Headlights |
| Headlight Type | Full LED | LED Projector Headlights |
| Headlights | Full LED | LED Projector Headlights |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | Sedan |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | LED Tail Lamps |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | LED Projector Headlights |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | LED Projector Headlights |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | LED Projector Headlights |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R18 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Solid Disc | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Space Saver | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Wheel Rim Size | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15 Inches |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Solid Disc | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Wheel Diameter | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15 Inches |
| Wheels | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 236 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 190 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 84 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | H |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | 185/65 R15 |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Wheel Material | 18-inch Sport Alloy | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 15 Inches |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15,000 km or 1 Year | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | Approx R7,500 | Approx R1,800–R2,400 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | 8 Years / 160,000 km | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | Optional | Not Included |
| Service Intervals | 15,000 km or 1 Year | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 2.9 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | Not confirmed | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | Not confirmed | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Plan | Not confirmed | Not Included |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 6 Years | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 93 g/km | 115 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Standard | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | Full Parallel Hybrid | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | 64 dB | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Not confirmed | 93 RON Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 115 |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 14 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 18 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 18 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 22 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | 19 | 8 |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Clearance Max | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 140 mm | 145 mm |
| Approach Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not confirmed | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| 4WD System Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | 0 mm |
| Spec | Camry | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Flagship |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 272900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 272900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 272900 |
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Camry leads by 7 points
Camry and Dzire are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Dzire
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Camry
Dzire
How to Read This Comparison
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Camry leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Questions Buyers Usually Ask
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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Camry and Dzire 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 Dzire 26.
Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs Dzire 80.
Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs Dzire 88.
Practicality index: Camry 66 vs Dzire 60.
Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs Dzire 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.