Toyota Agya vs Honda Amaze

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.

Toyota Agya in South Africa

Toyota Agya

1.0 XR CVT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 18.0 km/l
VS
Honda Amaze in South Africa

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 66 kW 🔧 110 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Amaze
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Agya
📦 Practicality Amaze
🔑 Ownership Tie
Agya starts ZAR 254900 cheaper Agya from ZAR 189,900 · Amaze from ZAR 254,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Agya Amaze
Engine Power 51 66
Torque 91 110
Engine Size 998 1199
Claimed Mileage 18.0 18.2
Ground Clearance 155 170
Boot Space 235 420
Airbags 4 2
Kerb Weight 870 980
Seating Capacity Available Available
Warranty 3 3

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

Agya

48
/ 100
+2
pts
#2

Amaze

46
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both Agya and Amaze are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Amaze +1 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Agya +6 pts
Practicality Amaze +3 pts
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Agya

Performance 4/20
Efficiency 11/20
Safety 12/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 12/20

Amaze

Performance 5/20
Efficiency 11/20
Safety 6/20
Practicality 12/20
Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Agya

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Amaze

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Amaze

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Agya Amaze
Ground Clearance 155 170
Wheelbase 2455 2470
Length 3760 3995
Width 1665 1695
Height 1520 1498
Kerb Weight 870 980
Gross Vehicle Weight 1265 1420
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 235 420
Towing Capacity Not Rated 900
Front Track Width 1445 1550
Rear Track Width 1430 1540
Turning Radius 4.7 Available
Number of Doors 5 5
Boot Space Seats Folded 1500 1500
Load Bed Length Available Available
Load Bed Width Available Available
Front Legroom Available Available
Rear Legroom Available Available
Front Headroom Available Available
Rear Headroom Available Available
Front Shoulder Room Available Available
Rear Shoulder Room Available Available
Max Payload Available Available
Boot Volume Available Available
Doors Available Available
Seats Available Available
Front Overhang Available Available
Fuel Tank Capacity Available Available
Rear Overhang Available Available
Spec Agya Amaze
Engine 1.0L Naturally Aspirated Petrol 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol
Engine Type Inline 3 Cylinder Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Displacement 998 1199
Cylinders 3 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Power 51 66
Power @ RPM 6000 rpm 150
Torque 91 110
Torque @ RPM 3600 rpm 400
Fuel System Multi-Point Injection Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Turbocharger Not Available Available
Top Speed 155 170
0-100 km/h 14.0 14.5
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.5:1
Engine Position Front Transverse Available
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Engine Code Standard Standard
Cylinder Bore 82.0 82.0
Piston Stroke 92.0 92.0
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Engine Oil Capacity Available Available
Power 150 150
Variable Valve Timing Available Available
Maximum Engine RPM Available Available
Engine Type Config Available Available
0–100 km/h Available Available
Battery Capacity Available Available
Charging Port Available Available
AC Charging Time Available Available
Engine Displacement Available Available
EV Range Available Available

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota Agya wins with 48 pts vs 46 pts for Amaze

In structured scoring, Agya emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Amaze may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Agya edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Agya 11 vs Amaze 11. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Agya 12, Amaze 6. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Agya 12, Amaze 12. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Agya 9, Amaze 12. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Agya 4, Amaze 5. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Agya edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Agya scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Agya and Amaze in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Agya scores 4 vs 5.

Efficiency: Agya scores 11 vs 11.

Safety: Agya scores 12 vs 6.

Practicality: Agya scores 9 vs 12.

Ownership: Agya scores 12 vs 12.

Final structured scoring gives Agya the advantage in this comparison.