Toyota Camry vs Toyota GR Supra

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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 Discontinued model
Toyota Camry in South Africa

Toyota Camry

2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 749,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 221 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Camry vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer

Camry and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Camry: last listed from ZAR 659,900 · GR Supra: current from ZAR 1,524,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Camry GR Supra
Maximum Power Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size Camry2487 cc GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Camry19.2 km/l GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance Camry140 mm GR Supra117 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Camry

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Camry

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

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 GR Supra
Model Introduced Year 2019 2021
Generation Current generation Camry on TNGA platform A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History Latest generation with hybrid technology Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2023
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Sedan Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 1575 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan
Color Note Not confirmed Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec Camry GR Supra
Length 4885 mm 4380 mm
Width 1840 mm 1865 mm
Height 1445 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase 2825 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 140 mm 117 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 493 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2055 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 480 kg 325 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 986 mm 995 mm
Rear Headroom 941 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1037 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 899 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Camry and GR Supra 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 GR Supra 94.

Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs GR Supra 47.

Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs GR Supra 98.

Practicality index: Camry 61 vs GR Supra 40.

Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs GR Supra 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.

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

Camry leads by 2 points

Camry and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 91% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Camry

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 59
Efficiency 79
Safety 98
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Leads by 2 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +35 Efficiency Camry +32 Safety Level Practicality Camry +21 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Camry

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Camry leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

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

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Camry vs GR Supra 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.