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.
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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.
Camry and Fortuner are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Camry:
last listed from
ZAR 659,900
·
Fortuner:
current from
ZAR 685,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Camry
Fortuner
Maximum Power
Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Fortuner150 kW
Maximum Torque
Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Fortuner500 Nm
Engine Size
Camry2487 cc
Fortuner2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Camry19.2 km/l
Fortuner13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Camry140 mm
Fortuner279 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.
Toyota Camry
2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Camry
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Fortuner
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Camry
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
2019
2006
Generation
Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Facelift History
Latest generation with hybrid technology
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2021
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2021
Current
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Length
4885 mm
4795 mm
Width
1840 mm
1855 mm
Height
1445 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
493 l
541 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1946 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2055 kg
2735 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
493 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
1015 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
979 mm
Front Legroom
1037 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
928 mm
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Front Track Width
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Engine
2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2487 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
500 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
e-CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.3 sec
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Ladder frame
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
16 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Airbags
9
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
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
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Seat Material
Leather Sport
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Electric 8-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
5
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
10
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Side Steps
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
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
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Step
Not confirmed
Standard/available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
fortuner
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital
Not Applicable
USB Ports
3
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Audio Speakers
10
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.1
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
5
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
2
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
279 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Sport Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R7,500
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan
Yes
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan Duration
Yes
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Yes
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
93 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid
Not Available
Noise Level
64 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
19
-
Spec
Camry
Fortuner
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
749900
999000
Starting Price Zar
749900
999000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Camry and Fortuner 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: Camry 59 vs Fortuner 79.
Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: Camry 61 vs Fortuner 84.
Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs Fortuner 43.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Fortuner leads by 4 points
Camry and Fortuner 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
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
Camry
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 69 pts for Camry
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Camry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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