Source type: Official OEM South Africa
Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Baleno
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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Toyota Agya
Discontinued model
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Toyota Agya
1.0 XR CVT
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 51 kW
🔧 91 Nm
⛽ 18.0 km/l
VS
Suzuki Baleno
1.5 GLX AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 341,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 17.5 km/l
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Decision summary
Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Baleno: the short answer
Baleno has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
Baleno:
current from
ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Agya51 kW @ 6000 rpm | Baleno77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Agya91 Nm @ 3600 rpm | Baleno138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Agya998 cc | Baleno1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Agya18.0 km/l | Baleno17.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Agya155 mm | Baleno150 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Agya
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
- Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Baleno
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
- Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Agya
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Baleno
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2022 |
| Generation | Second generation Agya for South Africa | Second generation globally launched in 2022; entirely new platform and body compared to the first-generation Baleno; shares K15B engine with Fronx, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara for parts commonality |
| Facelift History | Updated with refreshed styling and features | Second-generation Baleno launched in SA in 2022 as a full redesign on a new platform — wider, longer, and significantly better specified than the first-generation model; no facelift of the second generation yet |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2021 | 2022 |
| Facelift Version Ending | 2024 | Current |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Production Status | discontinued | active |
| Segment | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Tare Mass Kg | 870 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Pearl Burning Red, Solid White |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3760 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1665 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2455 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 155 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 125 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 235 l | 314 l |
| Kerb Weight | 870 kg | 985 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1265 kg | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 395 kg | 445 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.7 m | 5.1 m |
| Front Headroom | 983 mm | 993 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 951 mm | 985 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1048 mm | 1043 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 899 mm | 900 mm |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1445 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | Electric | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | Height Adjustable | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| 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 |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Market-specific engine family | K15B |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 998 cc | 1462 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | 82.0 mm | 74 mm |
| Stroke | 94.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Maximum Power | 51 kW @ 6000 rpm | 77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm | 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 175 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 14.0 sec | 11.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 15.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Comfort, Sport | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | 6500 rpm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 58.6 kW/tonne | 78.2 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 104.6 Nm/tonne | 140.1 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | 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 Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front Transverse | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Gearbox | CVT Automatic | 4-Speed 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 |
| Final Drive Ratio | Yes | 4.388:1 |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Type | CVT Automatic | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Yes | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Yes | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | CVT Automatic | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 4 |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | 2.8 |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 18.0 km/l | 17.5 km/l |
| City Mileage | 14 km/l | 14.3 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 20 km/l | 20.8 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 37 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 18.0 km/l | 17.5 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 35 | 37 |
| 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 | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 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 | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Standard |
| Central Locking | Standard | Remote Central Locking |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | All Seats |
| Front Parking Sensors | Yes | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| BA | Yes | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Yes | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | All Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | All Seats |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Yes | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | Not Independently Rated |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | Active Head Restraints on Front Seats |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | 360-Degree Surround View |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Rear |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Rear |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leatherette Seat Covers |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | Height Adjustable | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60/40 Split | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Armrest | Not Available | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Steering Wheel Material | Yes | Urethane |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Manual multi-way | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual multi-way | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Seat Trim | Yes | Leatherette Seat Covers |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1390 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1365 mm |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | All Four Door Pockets |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Leatherette Seat Covers |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 744 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Panoramic sunroof on GL+, heads-up display on GL+, 9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control on GL+, paddle shifters on GL+, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, rear |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leatherette Seat Covers |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | All Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | All Doors | All Four Windows |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | Not Available |
| AC Type | Manual AC | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Air Conditioning | Manual AC | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rim Size | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15 Inches |
| Sound System | 4 | 6 |
| Unlocking | Standard | Not Available |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 744 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 744 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | All Four Windows |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 Years |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 5.7 |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | All Four Door Pockets |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | All Four Windows |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leatherette Seat Covers |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | All Seats |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 11.5 sec |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Standard Centre Armrest |
| 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 | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | All Four Door Pockets |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Lift Gate | 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 |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Remote Central Locking |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Rear |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | baleno |
| 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 and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Standard | Wired Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Navigation System | Not Available | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | 9-inch Digital Cluster |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Android Auto | Standard | Wired Android Auto |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.1 | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | 10.1 | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.1 | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Front Fog Lamps |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Multiple manufacturer colours | 6 |
| DRL | LED | LED DRLs |
| Led Headlights | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED DRLs |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlights | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Not Available |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Front Fog Lamps |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Front Fog Lamps |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | All Four Windows |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 25 deg | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle | 23 deg | 22 deg |
| Wading Depth | 500 mm | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | 20 deg | 0 deg |
| Ground Clearance Max | 155 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 155 mm | 150 mm |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 22 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 | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R15 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15 Inches |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Steel | Full Size Spare |
| Wheel Diameter | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15 Inches |
| Handbrake Type | Yes | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheels | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 258 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 200 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 88 |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Urethane |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Full Size Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Urethane |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Standard |
| Wheel Material | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 15 Inches |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 10,000 km or 1 Year | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | Approx R2,800 | Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | Not Applicable | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | Optional | Not Included |
| Service Plan | Yes | Not Included |
| Service Intervals | 10,000 km or 1 Year | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 3.7 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 | Yes | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | Yes | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 98 g/km | 133 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | 68 dB | 68 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | VVT on Intake Camshaft |
| 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 | 133 |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 15 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 18 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 18 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 22 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | 19 | 0 |
| Spec | Agya | Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private and family | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 229900 ZAR | 341900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Historical listed price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 229900 | 341900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 229900 | 341900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Agya and Baleno 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: Agya 22 vs Baleno 34.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Baleno 67.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs Baleno 87.
Practicality index: Agya 51 vs Baleno 55.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Baleno 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.
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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-index readout
Baleno leads by 11 points
Baleno has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
11
points
Data
89%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Baleno
89% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 87
Check
Performance 34
Performance
34
Efficiency
67
Safety
87
Practicality
55
Ownership
71
Leads by 11 points
50
#2
Agya
87% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 71
Check
Performance 22
Performance
22
Efficiency
70
Safety
71
Practicality
51
Ownership
43
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Baleno +12
Efficiency
Agya +3
Safety
Baleno +16
Practicality
Baleno +4
Ownership
Baleno +28
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Baleno
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
71/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
51/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Suzuki Baleno
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 50 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Baleno leads. However, Agya may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Agya vs Baleno 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.